Metal Pickling Liquor Waste from Japan
Spent acid solutions from steel pickling containing iron salts and sulfuric acid from metal processing. HTS 3825.90.0100 covers wastes of metal pickling liquors per chapter note 6(d). Industrial chemical waste not classifiable as acids.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Neutralize pH prior to shipping if not prohibited by destination regulations
• Classify UN 2790 for battery acid equivalent hazardous designation
• Include spent liquor analysis showing >10% metal content for proper heading