Muriatic Acid for Pool Cleaning
Commercial-grade 31.45% hydrochloric acid marketed as muriatic acid for swimming pool maintenance. HTS 2806.10.00.00 applies to this chemically defined acid used to lower pH and remove stains. Excluded from mixtures by Chapter 28 purity notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If neutralized as chloride salts
Metal chloride salts like calcium chloride fall under heading 2827-2833, not acids.
If blended with pool stabilizers
Prepared pool chemicals with additives are classified as mixtures, not pure HCl.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Label as 'corrosive' per GHS; include SDS in shipment for customs clearance
ā¢ Avoid bulk imports without secondary containment; common issue is valve failures in transit
ā¢ Check country-specific VOC exemptions; not for consumer retail without EPA registration
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37% Hydrochloric Acid Solution
Aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas at approximately 37% concentration, commonly known as muriatic acid. Classified under HTS 2806.10.00.00 as it is chemically defined hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) per Chapter 28 notes. Used in industrial cleaning and pH adjustment.
32% Reagent Grade Hydrochloric Acid
High-purity hydrochloric acid at 32% concentration, suitable for laboratory analytical use. Falls under HTS 2806.10.00.00 as a chemically defined inorganic acid of hydrogen and chlorine. Meets Chapter 28 standards for elemental compounds.
Technical Grade 20% Hydrochloric Acid
20% HCl solution for metal pickling and steel processing industries. Chemically defined hydrogen chloride under 2806.10.00.00, meeting Chapter 28 inorganic compound standards. Lower concentration for safer handling.
Pharma-Grade Hydrochloric Acid USP
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Steel Pickling Hydrochloric Acid
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Lab-Grade 1N Hydrochloric Acid
1 Normal (1N) standardized HCl solution for titrations and volumetric analysis. Still classified as 2806.10.00.00 if chemically defined, trace standardized per Chapter 28. Volumetric reagent quality.