Spent Bleaching Earth Regenerated Adsorbent
Regenerated spent bleaching earth reactivated through thermal desorption for reuse in oil refining. Still qualifies under HTS 3802.90.2000 as activated earth despite prior use. Cost-effective sustainable alternative to virgin activated clays.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing mainly halogenated organic compounds
Spent materials with persistent pollutants may classify as halogenated waste under 3825.
If waste containing mainly petroleum oils
Chapter notes direct oil-saturated spent earths to petroleum waste headings.
If classified as slag/ash containing metals
Regeneration residues with metallic impurities shift to Chapter 26 mineral wastes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide regeneration process validation and contaminant analysis certificates
• Comply with Basel Convention for transboundary hazardous waste movements
• Document oil content below petroleum waste thresholds to avoid Chapter 27
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