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Sulfuric Acid Steel Pickling Bath Inhibited

Inhibited sulfuric acid solution for continuous steel pickling lines in pipe and sheet manufacturing, preventing excessive base metal attack. It is a specialized pickling preparation for ferrous metals, classifiable under tariff item 3810.10.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2807.00.00Same rate: Free

If the product is pure sulfuric acid without inhibitors

Pure sulfuric acid is a separate chemically defined compound, excluded from Chapter 38 by Note 1(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the inhibitor makes it a preparation, not pure sulfuric acid, to avoid Chapter 28

• Provide a formulation breakdown to CBSA

• Follow hazardous material shipping regulations for sulfuric acid solutions

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