Hydrochloric Acid Metal Pickling Solution from Germany
A concentrated hydrochloric acid-based solution used to remove rust and scale from steel surfaces prior to painting or galvanizing. It falls under HTS 3810.10.00.00 as a pickling preparation specifically formulated for metal surfaces, dissolving metal oxides without attacking the base metal excessively. Typically sold in industrial drums for manufacturing 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
• Verify concentration levels and ensure proper hazardous material labeling per DOT and EPA regulations
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and confirm compliance with TSCA for chemical imports
• Avoid misclassification as pure acids under Chapter 28 by emphasizing metal surface preparation use