Toluene-Based Aluminum Pickling Paste from Canada
Thick paste formulation with toluene (aromatic solvent) exceeding 5% by weight, used for pickling aluminum alloys to remove oxide layers before anodizing. Falls under 3810.90.10.00 as a metal surface pickling preparation with qualifying aromatic content.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificate proving >5% aromatics; comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as general paste without pickling intent