Plastic Chrome Plating Accelerator

Palladium-based activator solution for etching and sensitizing plastic surfaces prior to electroless plating. HTS 3824.99.70.00 includes such materials for plastics finishing. Enables adhesion of metal plating to ABS and other plastic substrates.

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.

2811.11.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If pure hydrofluoric acid component

Individual inorganic acids in Chapter 28

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If general metal finishing accelerators

Other chemical preparations excluding plastic/PCB specification

2843.10.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If isolated palladium activator

Precious metal compounds classified separately

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Import Tips & Compliance

Palladium content declaration for precious metals reporting

Hydrofluoric acid content requires DOT corrosive classification

Surface activation verification prevents plating defects and classification disputes

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