Spent Catalyst Slag High in Vanadium

Slag from spent catalysts in oil refining, assaying over 5% vanadium, suitable for recovery. Under 2620.99.1000 as other slag/residues containing mainly vanadium for industrial extraction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

3815.90.50Higher: 40% vs 35%

If sold as a catalyst support set

Catalyst preparations including supports classify in 3815 as sets.

2620.99.50Lower: 25% vs 35%

If containing mainly other metals like nickel

Subheading changes with primary metal composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use independent lab certification for vanadium assay to prevent customs disputes

Specify non-municipal origin to avoid 2621 reclassification

Package in bulk industrial containers to affirm non-retail intent

Related Products under HTS 2620.99.10.00

Vanadium Slag from Petroleum Refining

Slag residue generated during petroleum refining processes, primarily containing vanadium compounds along with traces of other metals. Classified under HTS 2620.99.1000 because it is a non-steel slag rich in vanadium, used for metal extraction or chemical manufacturing as per Chapter Note (a). The high vanadium assay makes it suitable for industrial recovery.

Vanadium-Rich Ash from Catalyst Regeneration

Ash produced from regenerating spent petroleum cracking catalysts, predominantly containing vanadium oxides. Falls under HTS 2620.99.1000 as other residues (non-steel) used in industry for vanadium extraction per Chapter Note (a). Not from municipal incineration.

Industrial Vanadium Slag from Phosphate Processing

Slag byproduct from wet-process phosphoric acid production containing mainly vanadium impurities. HTS 2620.99.1000 for other residues used in metal/compound manufacture.

Vanadium Bearing Residue from Chemical Processing

Residues from chemical manufacturing processes where vanadium compounds are the main component, used as basis for further metal chemicals. HTS 2620.99.1000 applies per Chapter Note (b) for arsenic/metal-containing residues for extraction or compounds.

Vanadium Recovery Ash from Boiler Residues

Ash from heavy fuel oil boilers in power plants, primarily vanadium sulfates for recovery. Classifies in HTS 2620.99.1000 as non-steel residues used industrially per Chapter notes.

Vanadium Concentrate Residue from Smelting

Residues after smelting vanadium concentrates, mainly vanadium oxides for further processing. Fits 2620.99.1000 as industrial slag/ash per notes.