Primary Sewage Sludge from Urban Plants from Germany
Untreated primary solids settled from municipal wastewater influent, rich in organic and inorganic particulates. Falls under HTS 3825.20.00.00 as pre-treatment waste from urban effluent treatment plants, explicitly included in the chapter note definition of sewage sludge.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed composition analysis showing urban origin and primary settling process; comply with international biohazard shipping regulations (IATA/IMO); avoid misclassification by confirming not suitable for direct fertilizer use