Aluminum Ash with Vanadium Compounds

Ash residues from aluminum processing containing vanadium bearing materials, mainly aluminum composition. Falls under HTS 2620.40.00.30 for non-iron/steel residues used in industry for vanadium extraction or chemical compounds. Meets chapter note (a) for industrial metal recovery applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2620.99.30Higher: 35% vs 10%

If containing mainly other metals, not aluminum

Hierarchy specifies 'mainly aluminum' for 2620.40; other metal slags go to 2620.99.

2818.20.00Lower: Free vs 10%

If processed into finished aluminum oxide

Artificial aluminum oxide from residues becomes a chemical compound under 2818, not raw slag/ash.

2621.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If from coal gasification or incineration

Leaded gasoline sludges or coal residues shift to 2621 if not fitting 2620 industrial criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab assays for vanadium and arsenic content; confirm not from iron/steel to stay in 2620

Watch for misclassification as waste under environmental regs

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Vanadium Slag from Aluminum Smelting

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Vanadium Bearing Bauxite Residues

Red mud or residues from bauxite digestion in alumina production, bearing vanadium and mainly aluminum. HTS 2620.40.00.30 applies as non-steel slag/ash for industrial vanadium or metal compound recovery. Excludes municipal waste per chapter notes.

Alumina Refinery Vanadium Slag

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Vanadium-Rich Aluminum Dross Residues

Dross and skimmed residues from molten aluminum processing enriched with vanadium. HTS 2620.40.00.30 covers these mainly aluminum materials for industrial vanadium recovery. Chapter notes confirm applicability for non-iron/steel, non-municipal sources.

Spent Aluminum Catalyst Ash with Vanadium

Ash from spent catalysts used in aluminum-related processes, bearing vanadium and mainly aluminum. Under HTS 2620.40.00.30 as industrial residues for metal/compound manufacture. Excludes incineration ashes per chapter note (a).

Aluminum Electrolysis Vanadium Residues

Residues from aluminum electrolysis cells containing vanadium impurities, mainly aluminum composition. HTS 2620.40.00.30 for such vanadium bearing materials in industrial recovery. Fits 2620 scope for non-steel slag/ash.