Chemical Industry Filter Cake Waste

Solid residues from filtration of chemical reaction mixtures, containing precipitated impurities. Classified as other wastes from chemical industries under HTS 3825.69 (chapter note 6(d)).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3825.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sewage sludge-derived

Sewage sludge wastes specifically under 3825.20 per chapter definition.

2621.90.00Same rate: 35%

If mineral processing residues

Other mineral slags/ashes in Chapter 26 if not chemical industry origin.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Conduct TCLP testing for land disposal; secure TSDF acceptance letter; avoid dust generation during handling

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Spent acidic solutions from metal surface cleaning processes in steel and metal fabrication industries, containing metal salts and acids. Classified under HTS 3825.69 as 'other wastes from chemical or allied industries' per chapter note 6(d). Excludes wastes mainly containing petroleum oils.

Spent Hydraulic Fluid Waste

Used hydraulic fluids from industrial machinery, contaminated with water, particulates, and additives, no longer fit for use. Falls under HTS 3825.69 as 'other wastes from chemical or allied industries' including wastes of hydraulic fluids per chapter note 6(c).

Used Brake Fluid Waste

Contaminated glycol-ether based brake fluids drained from automotive and industrial braking systems. HTS 3825.69 covers this as 'other wastes from chemical or allied industries' specifically wastes of brake fluids (chapter note 6(c)).

Spent Antifreeze Coolant

Used ethylene glycol-based antifreeze from vehicle cooling systems, contaminated with metals and organics. Classified in 3825.69 as wastes of anti-freezing fluids from chemical industries (chapter note 6(c)).

Clinical Waste Sharps Container

Sealed containers of used syringes, needles, and lancets from medical procedures, treated as infectious waste. HTS 3825.69 includes clinical waste per chapter note 6(a) as contaminated medical waste requiring special disposal.

Soiled Surgical Dressings Waste

Used bandages and gauze contaminated with blood and bodily fluids from surgical procedures. Falls under 3825.69 clinical waste definition (chapter note 6(a)) as waste from medical/surgical procedures.