Metal Pickling Solution for Steel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify as hazardous material (UN 1789) and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliant with OSHA and EPA standards
• Verify pH levels and inhibitor content to confirm classification as pickling prep, avoiding reclassification as general acids
• Include end-use certificates if for specific metal types to prevent scrutiny under anti-dumping duties