Pharmaceutical Process Wastewater Sludge from Japan
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 — 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 API concentrations; secure incineration approval; avoid land application due to pharma contaminants