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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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