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Nickel Laterite Leaching Ash with Arsenic from Japan

Ash from nickel laterite ore leaching processes containing arsenic and nickel compounds, for recovery in industry. Under HTS 2620.99.8500 as other residues with arsenic and metals.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare intended use for chemical manufacture to meet heading criteria

• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete origin docs leading to waste treatment

• Use ISRT assays for metal content as per statistical requirements