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Landfill Leachate Treatment Residue Ash from Japan

Residues from incinerating municipal waste after leachate treatment in landfills, containing inert bottom ash. This product is under HTS 2621.90.00.00 due to its origin from municipal waste incineration, not industrial use.

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

• Include lab assays for metal content as per statistical notes to avoid customs delays

• Ensure chain-of-custody documents trace back to municipal incinerators

• Beware of reclassification if residues show industrial metal recovery potential