Spent Bleaching Earth Regenerated Adsorbent from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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