Aluminum Anodizing Process Residues from Japan
Residues from aluminum anodizing baths, mainly aluminum compounds with arsenic contaminants from wastewater treatment. Classified in HTS 2620.40.0060 as other containing mainly aluminum slag/ash/residues with metals/arsenic for recovery applications.
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 process flow documentation proving non-municipal, industrial residue status
• Test for hazardous levels; declare under proper waste codes alongside HTS
• Avoid reclassification by specifying extraction intent, not disposal