Vanadium Bearing Catalyst Residue

Spent catalyst residue containing vanadium from chemical processing, not further treated or refined. Under HTS 2620.99.7520 as vanadium bearing material residue, with metals below recovery thresholds, used for extraction in industry. Meets chapter note for industrial metal recovery use.

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.

2841.90.50.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If still functional as catalyst

Active metal catalysts (vanadium compounds) are in Chapter 28, not residues.

2620.99.75Same rate: 35%

If advanced in value or condition

Subheading excludes processed residues, placing them in later 2620.99 categories.

8549.19.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If carbon-based spent catalyst

Certain carbon electrode residues with vanadium may go to Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide spent catalyst origin docs and metal assays; declare 'residue not advanced' explicitly

Watch for EPA hazardous waste classifications during import clearance