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Municipal Yard Waste and Green Waste Compost from Japan

Organic waste from municipal leaf and yard collection programs, partially composted. Classified as municipal waste under 3825.10.0100 when imported for further processing.

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 pathogen testing results (e.g

• salmonella-free) per EPA Class A standards

• APHIS permit required if potential for agricultural pests