Urban Effluent Pre-Treatment Sludge from United States
Urban effluent pre-treatment sludge from physio-chemical pre-treatment stages of municipal sewage, including coagulant precipitates. Tariff item 3825.20.00 applies per Chapter Note 5, which explicitly names 'pre-treatment waste' from urban effluent plants as sewage sludge.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the sludge is from an urban effluent treatment plant and not from industrial processes
• Ensure it is not stabilized or suitable for fertilizer
• Keep records of the pre-treatment chemicals used, as some may trigger hazardous waste regulations