Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Mixed Refuse

Mixed household and commercial waste collected from urban areas, including paper, plastics, food scraps, and yard waste. Classified under HTS 3825.10.0100 as municipal waste per chapter notes, distinct from industrial residuals or sewage sludge.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3825.30.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If contains primarily clinical waste like soiled dressings or used syringes

Chapter note 6 defines clinical waste separately from municipal waste for medical procedure byproducts.

3825.90.01.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If predominantly waste organic solvents from municipal collection

Waste organic solvents fall under 'other wastes' per chapter note 6, not general municipal waste.

2710.91.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If mainly petroleum oils or bituminous materials

Chapter note excludes wastes containing mainly petroleum oils, directing to heading 2710.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Obtain EPA hazardous waste determination and import permit under RCRA; municipal waste often exempt if non-hazardous

β€’ Provide detailed composition analysis and origin certification to avoid misclassification as hazardous waste