Municipal Sewage Sludge from Mexico
Sludge generated from urban wastewater treatment plants prior to stabilization, containing organic matter, pathogens, and solids from household and industrial effluents. Classified under HTS 3825.20.00.00 as 'sewage sludge' per chapter note defining it as arising from urban effluent treatment plants, including pre-treatment waste and unstabilized sludge.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sludge origin from urban effluent plants and unstabilized status via treatment plant certification; obtain EPA waste handling permits and pathogen testing reports; ensure transport in sealed, leak-proof containers to prevent environmental release