Primary Sewage Sludge from Urban Plants from Japan
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 — 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
• 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