Fluoroboric Acid Aluminum Etchant

Aqueous fluoroboric acid solution for precision etching of aluminum semiconductor parts. Inorganic acid provides uniform attack rate for microfabrication, under 3810.90.2000 pickling preparations. Electronics industry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2811.21.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If concentrated hydrofluoric/fluoroboric acids

Chapter 28 for pure halogen acids.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If semiconductor processing mixtures

Specialized industry chems may fall under prepared mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Fluorinated compound TSCA inventory check

Corrosive to glass (UN 1775); special packaging

End-use for etching prevents chemical-only classification

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