Landfill Leachate Treatment Residue Ash
Residues from incinerating municipal waste after leachate treatment in landfills, containing inert bottom ash. This product is classified under tariff item 2621.90.00 as ash from municipal waste incineration, not industrial waste residues.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the residue contains metals for extraction
Heading 26.20 covers ash and residues used for metal recovery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the residue is not classified as hazardous waste under Canadian regulations
• Document the incineration process to confirm municipal origin
• Check with the CBSA for any import restrictions on waste materials
Related Products under Tariff item 2621.90.00
Bottom Ash from Urban Incinerators
Coarse bottom ash residue collected at the base of municipal waste incineration furnaces. This product falls under tariff item 2621.90.00 as it is ash from the incineration of municipal waste, not slag or ash used for metal extraction covered by heading 26.20.
Fly Ash from Household Waste Burning
Fine particulate fly ash captured from flue gases in municipal household waste incinerators. This product is classified under tariff item 2621.90.00 as ash from municipal waste incineration, and is not intended for metal recovery, which would fall under heading 26.20.
Kelp Seaweed Ash
Ash produced from burning dried kelp seaweed, rich in potash and minerals, used in fertilizers. This product falls under tariff item 2621.90.00 as seaweed ash (kelp), explicitly included in the heading's scope.
Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Residue
Combined bottom and fly ash from incinerating mixed municipal solid waste including plastics and organics. This product falls under tariff item 2621.90.00 as 'other' ash from municipal incineration, not for metal extraction.
Municipal Waste Incineration Ash
Ash and residues generated from the incineration of municipal solid waste, such as household garbage and non-hazardous urban refuse. This product is explicitly covered by tariff item 2621.90.00 as ash from municipal waste incineration.
Processed Kelp Ash Fertilizer Base
Lightly processed ash from kelp incineration, used as a base for organic fertilizers high in trace minerals. This product remains under tariff item 2621.90.00 as unrefined seaweed ash, not chemically processed.