Iron Pickling Sludge from Japan
Pickling sludge arises from acid cleaning of iron/steel surfaces to remove scale, classified as waste from iron or steel manufacture in HTS 2619.00.90.00. It contains iron oxides, acids, and metals, unsuitable for direct reuse without processing. This fits as 'other' slag, dross, or waste.
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
• Include chemical composition reports to distinguish from hazardous waste under environmental laws
• Ensure origin certification links it directly to iron/steel pickling operations
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as municipal waste; retain manufacturing process records