Nickel Catalyst Recovery Ash

Spent nickel catalyst ash from hydrogenation processes, over 10% nickel content, used for metal extraction. Classified in HTS 2620.99.30.00 as industrial residues per chapter note (b).

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.

3815.90.20Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If still supported on inert carrier

Exhausted catalysts with carrier not fully ashed remain in Chapter 38 as spent catalysts.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with municipal fly ash

Any municipal waste component excludes from 2620 per chapter notes.

2842.90.90Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If extracted into metal oxide form

Processed oxides are inorganic chemicals under Chapter 28, not raw residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide process origin certificate showing catalyst use, not incineration

Report nickel assay without deductions as per statistical note for accurate duty calculation

Beware of blending with other wastes; pure streams only qualify for 2620