Mixed Arsenic-Mercury Electroplating Sludge from Japan
Sludge from electroplating baths with arsenic-mercury compounds, recovered for metal reclamation. Qualifies under HTS 2620.60.90.00 as industrial residues for extraction.
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
• Sludge moisture content affects weight declaration; dry basis assays preferred
• De-watering pre-import reduces shipping hazmat class