Vanadium-Rich Ash from Catalyst Regeneration from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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