Aromatic-Enhanced Steel Pickling Solution from China
A liquid pickling preparation for cleaning steel surfaces prior to fabrication, containing over 5% aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene derivatives to enhance rust removal and surface activation. Classified under HTS 3810.90.10.00 due to its high aromatic content and use as a metal pickling agent for removing oxides. Meets the subheading criteria for preparations with significant aromatic substances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify aromatic content via lab analysis to confirm HTS classification; obtain SDS and ensure HAZMAT shipping compliance
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as general cleaner leads to reclassification