Waste Metal Pickling Liquor from Steel Processing from Canada
Spent hydrochloric acid solution used in steel pickling to remove rust and scale, now contaminated with iron salts and no longer viable for use. Classified under HTS 3825.50.00.00 as waste of metal-pickling liquors per chapter note 6(d). These hazardous wastes require special handling for import.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA hazardous waste generator ID and ensure proper manifests (e.g
• Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest) accompany shipment
• Verify waste characterization via TCLP testing to confirm hazardous status and avoid penalties