Electrical Grade Mica Reject Waste from Japan
Rejects from quality control of electrical-grade mica sheets, with defects like inclusions or cracks, enter as mica waste under HTS 2525.30.00.00. These premium-origin scraps fetch higher recycled value for powder production. Classification remains waste due to unmerchantable condition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Retain reject certificates from original processors; higher purity may attract scrutiny for reclassification; insure against value loss in transit