Sewage Treatment Sludge from Japan
Dehydrated primary sludge from municipal wastewater treatment containing organic solids and grit. HTS 3825.90.0100 excludes stabilized fertilizer sludge but includes unstabilized urban effluent treatment waste per chapter note. Not classifiable as chapter 31 fertilizer.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for stabilization (pathogen reduction) to avoid chapter 31 reclassification
• Bag solids <50% moisture content for containerized overseas transport
• Obtain wastewater treatment plant discharge records for chain of custody