Chemical Plant Scrubber Sludge from Germany
Wet scrubber solids from HCl absorption towers containing ammonium chloride crystals. Other wastes from chemical industries per note 6(d), HTS 3825.90.0100 covers process residuals not elsewhere specified.
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
• Chloride content analysis (>30%) confirms process origin
• Dewatering to <25% moisture prevents free liquid during transport
• Dust suppression wetting agent compatibility testing required