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Alkylation Unit Spent Acid Sludge from China

Hydrocarbon-rich sludge from HF alkylation unit acid settler bottoms containing petroleum residues. HTS 2713.90.00.00 covers the organic layer separated from spent sulfuric/HF acid. Recovered for fuel value.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Separate organic layer analysis required; acid phase goes to 2807

• Provide alkylate production records linking to residue generation

• Use HF-resistant materials for all transfer equipment