Toluene-Based Aluminum Pickling Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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