Chromium-Laden Stainless Steel Filter Cake from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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