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%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 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