Steel Mill Spent Pickling Liquor

Hydrochloric acid waste from continuous steel pickling lines, containing high iron chloride concentrations. Under HTS 3825.50.00.00 as metal-pickling liquor waste, chapter note 6(d). Major source of ferrous chloride for water treatment.

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.

2827.39.45.00Lower: 29.2% vs 35%

If recovered ferrous chloride solution

Purified iron chlorides fall under chloride salts in heading 2827.

2806.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If HCl distilled and purified

Regenerated hydrochloric acid suitable for use under heading 2806.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify regeneration potential (HCl recovery) in documentation

Monitor free acid vs metal salt content ratio

Use spent pickle liquor manifests for customs

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