Aromatic Pickling Inhibitor for Steel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Demonstrate pickling bath compatibility; EPA discharge compliance docs needed
• Common error: declaring as general acid additive