Spent Tungsten Catalyst Residue

Residue from deactivated petroleum catalysts containing primarily tungsten oxides. HTS 2620.99.20.00 applies to such ash used for tungsten recovery industrially. Excludes incinerated waste.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+35.0%38.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3815.12.00Lower: 35% vs 38.8%

If still in supported catalyst form

Exhausted catalysts classify under Chapter 38, not residues.

2710.99Lower: 17% vs 38.8%

If oil-impregnated catalyst waste

Petroleum wastes containing metals under Chapter 27.

2840.19.00.00Lower: 35.1% vs 38.8%

If borate-tungsten compound extracted

Specific chemical compounds shift to Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Catalyst deactivation certificates verify industrial slag status

Report full metal assay to avoid undervaluation penalties

Ensure separation from spent catalysts under 3815

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Tungsten Carbide Production Ash

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Tungsten Recovery Plant Ash

Ash from solvent extraction plants recovering tungsten from low-grade sources, mainly tungsten content. HTS 2620.99.20.00 covers this as industrial residue for further metal extraction or compounds. Excludes waste incineration products.

Tungsten Wire Drawing Slag

Slag byproduct from drawing tungsten wires for lighting, mainly tungsten particles. Under HTS 2620.99.20.00 as metal-containing residue for re-melting. Industrial use per chapter notes.

Hard Metal Alloy Slag

Slag from melting hard metal alloys where tungsten is the dominant component, used in tooling industries. HTS 2620.99.20.00 applies as other slag/residues containing mainly tungsten for metal extraction. Excludes municipal or iron/steel ash.

Tungsten Ore Roasting Residue

Residue from roasting tungsten-bearing ores, primarily tungsten oxides and compounds. Classified in HTS 2620.99.20.00 for non-iron/steel slag used in metal or chemical compound production. Meets chapter note for industrial application.