Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Mixed Refuse from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste determination and import permit under RCRA; municipal waste often exempt if non-hazardous
• Provide detailed composition analysis and origin certification to avoid misclassification as hazardous waste