Alumina Refinery Vanadium Slag from Japan
Slag byproduct from alumina refineries containing vanadium compounds, predominantly aluminum matrix. Classified in HTS 2620.40.00.30 for residues used in metal extraction industries. Aligns with heading 2620 note (a) excluding iron/steel origins.
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
• Require process flow documentation proving aluminum origin; report vanadium without deductions
• Pitfall: blending with steel slag risks reclassification