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.

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.

7602.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If recycled into aluminum scrap

Processed aluminum waste for remelting classifies as scrap under 7602, not residues.

2620Same rate: 10%

If other non-aluminum, non-silicon metal residues

Falls to catch-all 2620.90 if not mainly aluminum per subheading criteria.

3825.30.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If treated as residual waste from industry

Sewage/industrial residual wastes without metal extraction intent go to 3825.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify dross as non-hazardous with metal assays; avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as scrap

Ensure industrial end-use declaration

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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

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

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.

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.