Municipal Waste Fly Ash from Mexico
Fine particulate fly ash captured from flue gases in municipal solid waste incineration plants, often containing dioxins and heavy metals. Classified under HTS 2621.10.00.00 due to its origin from municipal waste incineration, as per the heading's legal definition excluding it from industrial uses in 2620.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide flue gas treatment records and dioxin test results to meet hazardous waste import standards under Basel Convention
• Use specialized containers to prevent leaching; declare as potential hazmat for DOT compliance
• Confirm 'municipal waste' origin to avoid reclassification; statistical metal content reporting required