Dental Amalgam Waste from Germany
Mercury-contaminated amalgam scrap from dental clinics containing silver, tin, and unused fillings. Clinical waste under HTS 3825.90.0100 per note 6(a) due to medical procedure origin and heavy metal content. Requires special hazardous disposal.
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
• Mercury content certification (>50 ppm) required for TSCA import notification
• Triple-bag in vapor-tight polyethylene for air shipment restrictions
• Amalgam separator certification verifies dental clinic source