Sulfuric Acid Pickling Waste from Copper Processing from Japan
Spent sulfuric acid from copper strip cleaning operations, saturated with copper sulfate crystals. Falls under HTS 3825.50.00.00 as metal-pickling liquor waste per chapter note. Valuable for copper recovery.
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
• Quantify copper content for potential RCRA listed waste (K062)
• Use acid-resistant bulk tankers for transport
• Document recycling value to qualify for certain exemptions