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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
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