Paint Manufacturing Wash Waste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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