Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash from Japan
Bottom ash collected from the combustion chamber of municipal waste incinerators, consisting of non-combustible residues like glass, metals, and ceramics. It falls under HTS 2621.10.00.00 as it is explicitly ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste, distinguishing it from industrial slags in heading 2620.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain waste origin certificates from incinerator operators to verify municipal source and comply with environmental import regulations
• Test for hazardous contaminants like heavy metals; ensure EPA or equivalent approvals for handling and disposal
• Declare exact metal content per statistical notes; avoid misclassification as industrial residues under 2620