Pharmaceutical Process Wastewater Sludge from Germany
Dewatered sludge from treating pharmaceutical manufacturing wastewater, containing API residues. Classified 3825.69 as other chemical industry wastes (note 6(d)), excluding stabilized fertilizer 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
• Quantify API concentrations; secure incineration approval; avoid land application due to pharma contaminants