Lab Cleaning Solvent Waste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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