Lab Cleaning Solvent Waste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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