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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from roasted iron pyrites
Vanadium-bearing residues specifically from pyrites roasting fall under heading 2617, separate from general slag.
If from incineration of municipal waste
Chapter note excludes municipal waste ash from 2620, directing it to 2621 even if vanadium-rich.
If from iron or steel manufacture
Ferrous slag from iron/steel production is classified in Chapter 72, not 2620.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Report the assay quantity of vanadium content without deductions as per statistical notes for accurate declaration
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming vanadium as the main metal to avoid misclassification
• Ensure documentation proves industrial use for extraction or chemical compounds to comply with heading 2620
Related Products under HTS 2620.99.10.00
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.
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.
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.