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Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; fluxes and other auxiliary preparations for soldering, brazing or welding; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials; preparations of a kind used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 3810.90.50.00
Metal Pickling Solution for Steel
A hydrochloric acid-based solution designed to remove rust and scale from steel surfaces prior to further processing. It falls under HTS 3810.90.5000 as a pickling preparation specifically for metal surfaces, used in industrial metal cleaning applications. This category covers auxiliary preparations essential for metal preparation in manufacturing.
Flux Paste for Aluminum Brazing
A chloride-based paste that cleans and protects aluminum surfaces during high-temperature brazing operations. Classified under HTS 3810.90.5000 as an auxiliary preparation for brazing, it prevents oxidation and ensures strong joints in HVAC components. This subheading captures specialized fluxes beyond basic soldering types.
Welding Electrode Coating Powder
A powdered mixture of silicates, carbonates, and ferroalloys applied as coatings to welding electrodes for arc stability and slag formation. It qualifies for HTS 3810.90.5000 as preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods. Essential in shielded metal arc welding for structural steel fabrication.
Silver Solder Flux for Electronics
A rosin-activated liquid flux optimized for silver-based soldering in circuit board assembly. Falls under HTS 3810.90.5000 as other auxiliary preparations for soldering, providing clean joints without residue in precision electronics. Meets J-STD-004 standards for no-clean applications.
Phosphoric Acid Metal Pickler
A gel-formulation phosphoric acid pickler for rust conversion and surface preparation on ferrous metals. HTS 3810.90.5000 classification applies to this metal surface pickling preparation, ideal for on-site maintenance without fuming issues. Contains inhibitors for flash rust prevention.
TIG Welding Flux for Stainless Steel
Fluoride-based flux powder for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) of stainless steel, enabling oxide-free welds. Covered by HTS 3810.90.5000 as auxiliary preparation for welding, specifically for high-alloy metals requiring clean root penetration. Used in food/pharma equipment fabrication.
Anti-Spatter Welding Spray
Silicone-free aerosol spray that prevents weld spatter adhesion to fixtures and torches. HTS 3810.90.5000 includes this as other auxiliary preparation for welding, improving productivity in MIG/TIG operations. Non-toxic formula safe for food industry welding.
Braze Paste with Flux for Copper
Pre-mixed paste containing copper phosphorus brazing alloy and borax flux for refrigeration tubing. Classified under HTS 3810.90.5000 as auxiliary brazing preparation, though borderline with complete pastes. Provides self-fluxing action up to 1500°F.
Rust Remover Pickling Gel
Thixotropic gel containing hydrofluoric and sulfuric acids for vertical surface rust removal on stainless steel. HTS 3810.90.5000 covers this metal pickling preparation, preventing drips during tank/vessel maintenance. Neutralizes to phosphate conversion coating.
Soldering Powder Flux for Lead-Free
Ammonium chloride-zinc chloride powder flux for lead-free solder joints in plumbing fixtures. Under HTS 3810.90.5000 as other soldering auxiliary preparation, activated for tin-silver-copper alloys. Water-soluble for post-flow cleaning.
Weld Backing Flux Tape
Adhesive tape impregnated with ceramic flux for root pass backing in pipe welding. HTS 3810.90.5000 includes this innovative welding auxiliary preparation, providing gas shielding without purging. Dissipates completely post-weld.
Citric Acid Passivation Solution
Chelated citric acid solution for stainless steel passivation after pickling operations. Classified HTS 3810.90.5000 as metal surface preparation following pickling, restoring chromium oxide layer. Environmentally friendly nitric acid replacement.
MIG Welding Gasless Flux Core
Powdered flux formulation for gasless MIG wire, providing shielding and deoxidizers. HTS 3810.90.5000 covers this as preparation for welding electrodes/rods, enabling outdoor structural welding. Contains silicates and ferromanganese.
Descaling Powder for Metal
Blended powder of sulfamic acid, phosphates, and inhibitors for immersion descaling of heat exchanger tubes. Under HTS 3810.90.5000 as metal pickling preparation, dissolves calcium/magnesium scale without hydrogen embrittlement. Rinse to neutral pH.
Brazing Stop-Off Paint
Refractory paint applied to mask areas during vacuum brazing of turbine blades. HTS 3810.90.5000 as auxiliary brazing preparation, withstands 2000°F without metal contamination. Removed by water blasting post-cycle.