Refinery Leaded Gasoline Bottom Sludge from Japan
Heavy bottom sludge from leaded gasoline storage tanks and distillation units, rich in leaded particulates. HTS 2620.21.00 applies as it contains mainly lead and is used industrially for extraction processes, excluding iron/steel residues.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide tank cleaning and origin certificates to verify gasoline sludge status
• Watch for reclassification if lead content drops below 'mainly lead' threshold
• Ensure transport complies with hazardous material regulations due to toxicity