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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Toluene-Based Aluminum Pickling Paste from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3810.90.10.00