Paint Manufacturing Wash Waste from Canada
Water-based washout from paint mixing equipment containing pigments, resins, and surfactants. Chemical industry waste under HTS 3825.90.0100 per note 6(d). Aqueous mixture unsuitable for pigments heading.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Solids content analysis (<15%) confirms liquid waste status
• pH adjustment to 6-9 range for wastewater pretreatment compatibility
• Pigment identification prevents misclassification as colorant concentrates