Electroless Nickel Plating Bath

Chemical solution for autocatalytic nickel deposition on plastics and circuit boards without electricity. Covered by HTS 3824.99.70.00 as electroless plating solutions for printed circuit boards and plastics. Provides uniform corrosion-resistant nickel layer.

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.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If for general industrial electroless plating not for PCBs

Other chemical preparations excluding specified end uses

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If separate nickel salt import

Individual metal salts classified in Chapter 28

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 35%

If hypophosphite-based reducer sold separately

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids in Chapter 29

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare as corrosive liquid UN 3264; temperature control critical during transport

Provide activator, reducer, and nickel source concentration specifications

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