Lab Cleaning Solvent Waste from Germany
Spent IPA/acetone mixtures from laboratory glassware cleaning containing dissolved organics. Waste organic solvents per subheading note, HTS 3825.90.0100 requires not fit for use as primary products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GC-MS analysis documenting contamination prevents solvent recovery claim
• Batch segregation by functional group (ketone vs alcohol) recommended
• Closed-head 55-gallon drums only for overseas bulk shipment