Red Mud Vanadium Bearing Sludge
Sludge form of red mud from alumina production with vanadium content, mainly aluminum. Classified HTS 2620.40.00.30 as residues for extraction uses. Chapter note (b) allows if arsenic present, but primarily metal-focused.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for use in drilling muds
Mineral substances like red mud for oilfield use under 2530, not metal extraction.
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Vanadium Slag from Aluminum Smelting
Residue slag generated during aluminum smelting processes that contains significant vanadium compounds, primarily aluminum-based. Classified under HTS 2620.40.00.30 as it is slag containing mainly aluminum and vanadium bearing materials used for metal extraction. Excludes iron/steel manufacturing residues per chapter notes.
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.
Vanadium Bearing Bauxite Residues
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Alumina Refinery Vanadium Slag
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.
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).