Waste Metal Pickling Liquor from Steel Processing from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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