Alum Cake (Aluminum Sulfate Byproduct) from Canada
Alum cake is a solid byproduct form of aluminum sulfate from water treatment, containing the chemically defined Al2(SO4)3 compound. It remains classified under HTS 2833.22.00.00 as an aluminum sulfate.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for heavy metal contaminants to meet import safety standards; classify based on chemical composition, not physical form; obtain waste import permits if reprocessed