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Formic Acid for Wastewater pH Adjustment from Germany

Technical 90% formic acid for industrial effluent neutralization, HTS 2915.11.00.00. Biodegradable acid replaces sulfuric in water treatment applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Bulk tanker documentation emphasizes chemical identity over treatment use

• Biodegradability claims don't affect classification