Nickel Naphthenate Electroplating Brightener

Nickel naphthenate enhances brightness and leveling in nickel electroplating baths for decorative chrome applications. As water-insoluble naphthenic salt, under HTS 3824.99.7550 other preparations. Used in automotive trim and hardware plating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2840.19.00.00Lower: 35.1% vs 38.7%

If other nickel salts

Inorganic nickel compounds classify Chapter 28.

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If non-naphthenic nickel carboxylates

Different acid-derived nickel salts use other provisions.

3810.90Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If pickling preparations for metals

Metal treatment chems have specific subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Hull cell test data validates performance; concentration specs

TSCA brightener notification; not 2840 metal salts

REACH Annex XVII nickel restrictions

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