Vanadium Dust from Fuel Oil Processing
Fine dust collected from fuel oil desulfurization containing vanadium compounds, unbeneficiated residue. Classified in HTS 2620.99.7520 for vanadium bearing materials not treated for Cu/Pb/Zn recovery. Basis for industrial vanadium or compound production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coarse iron ore with vanadium
Vanadium in coarse iron ores (>4.75mm particles) goes to 2601 per statistical note.
If containing mainly lead or copper
Primary Cu/Pb content shifts classification within 2620.99 other series.
If reaction residues from chemicals
Certain vanadium reaction byproducts classify as chemical industry waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Report dust particle size and metal content per statistical notes for accurate quantity declaration
• Use proper dust handling certifications to avoid safety-related import delays
• Differentiate from ore concentrates (2617) in entry documentation
Related Products under HTS 2620.99.75.20
Vanadium Slag from Petroleum Refining
Residue slag generated during petroleum refining processes, containing vanadium compounds and trace metals but not advanced in value. Classified under HTS 2620.99.7520 as vanadium bearing material that is a residue not treated for metal recovery and meets copper/lead/zinc content limits. Used in industry for potential vanadium extraction.
Vanadium Ash from Boiler Combustion
Ash residue from industrial boiler combustion of heavy fuel oils, bearing vanadium oxides and minor metals, unprocessed. Fits HTS 2620.99.7520 as other vanadium bearing residues not advanced in condition or value, suitable for metal extraction. Excludes municipal waste incineration ash.
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.
Vanadium Sludge from Oil Refinery Wastewater
Settled sludge from oil refinery wastewater treatment bearing vanadium and trace arsenic/metals, not valorized. HTS 2620.99.7520 applies to this unprocessed residue for potential metal/compound manufacture. Complies with chapter exclusion for iron/steel origins.