Municipal Waste Incineration Ash from Mexico
Ash and residues generated from the incineration of municipal solid waste, such as household garbage and non-hazardous urban refuse. Classified under HTS 2621.90.00.00 as it explicitly falls under 'ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste', distinguishing it from industrial slag in heading 2620.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify waste origin documentation to confirm municipal source, avoiding misclassification as industrial residues under 2620
• Comply with EPA and local environmental regulations for hazardous content testing before import
• Obtain waste transfer permits; common pitfall is failing to declare metal content accurately per statistical notes