Vanadium-Rich Ash from Catalyst Regeneration from Japan
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.
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
• Submit lab assays specifying vanadium content as the primary metal to meet statistical reporting requirements
• Declare origin and process to distinguish from steel slags or waste ash
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation by documenting vanadium recovery value