Aromatic Pickling Inhibitor for Steel from Japan
Additive concentrate with aromatic amines (>5%) used in acid pickling baths to prevent hydrogen embrittlement on steel strip. 3810.90.10.00 for metal pickling preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pickling bath compatibility; EPA discharge compliance docs needed
• Common error: declaring as general acid additive