Municipal Sewage Sludge Incineration Ash from Germany
Ash residue from incinerating municipal sewage sludge, rich in phosphorus and metals. It qualifies for HTS 2621.10.00.00 as a residue from municipal waste incineration, distinct from industrial process slags.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sludge as 'municipal waste' via wastewater treatment plant certification
• Include pathogen and nutrient analysis reports for agricultural reuse approvals
• Beware moisture content affecting weight declarations; dry basis reporting may apply