Sulfamic Acid for Electroplating Baths

Specialty sulfamic acid for nickel electroplating baths, providing stable pH control and bright finishes. Classified in HTS 2811.19.61.10 as pure inorganic sulfamic acid, an other inorganic acid not excluded by Chapter notes. Essential for electronics manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2833.29.40.00Lower: 38.7% vs 39.2%

If as nickel sulfamate plating solutions

Complex metal sulfamates for plating are salts under sulfates heading.

3810.90Lower: 15% vs 39.2%

If pickling preparations for metals

Prepared metal treatment solutions, even acid-based, go to Chapter 38.

2843.10.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 39.2%

If containing precious metal catalysts

Colloidal precious metals or compounds classify under heading 2843.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify electroplating end-use in entry summary to qualify for any applicable duty suspensions

Test for heavy metal contaminants per EPA standards before import

Avoid pre-mixed bath solutions, which classify under 3824 as chemical preparations

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Technical Grade Sulfamic Acid Crystals

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Pharmaceutical Grade Sulfamic Acid

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