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Palladium PCB Etch Resist Remover from Japan

Specialized chemical mixture using palladium catalyst to remove etch resist from printed circuit boards during manufacturing. Classifies under HTS 3824.99.70.00 as materials for printed circuit boards. Enables precise circuit patterning without substrate damage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare palladium content precisely for precious metals duty assessment

• SDS must specify PCB manufacturing end use to maintain 3824.99.70 classification

• Hazardous waste generation documentation required for environmental compliance