Chromium-Laden Stainless Steel Filter Cake from Germany
Filter cake residue from non-steel stainless processing containing chromium, for recovery in chemical compounds. Classified in 2620.91.00.00 for chromium mixtures used industrially, distinct from iron/steel manufacture per chapter exclusion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from iron/steel slags with production process affidavits
• Ensure residues qualify under 2620(a) for metal/compound use via buyer contracts
• Test for hexavalent chromium to comply with import safety standards