About HS Code 381010
This HS code covers pickling preparations for metal surfaces, along with soldering, brazing, or welding powders and pastes that consist of both metal and other materials. Pickling agents are acidic solutions used to remove oxides, scale, and impurities from metal surfaces, preparing them for subsequent processes like plating, painting, or welding. The metal-containing powders and pastes are crucial for creating strong metallurgical bonds in various joining applications, particularly in electronics and metal fabrication. Key players in this trade include chemical manufacturers, metal fabrication shops, electronics manufacturers, and the automotive industry. Important considerations are safety protocols for handling corrosive chemicals, environmental regulations, and the specific metal types being processed or joined.
Products Under This Code
Hydrochloric acid pickling solutions, Sulfuric acid pickling solutions, Phosphoric acid pickling gels, Tin-lead solder paste, Lead-free solder paste, Silver brazing paste, Aluminum welding powder
Real World Examples
Kester Solder Paste, Indium Corporation Solder Paste, Alpha Assembly Solutions, Henkel Loctite, Chemetall Ardrox
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 381090 if the preparations are purely fluxes without metal content, as 381090 covers fluxes and auxiliary preparations without metal.
Products Classified Under 3810.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea are major traders of these metal surface preparations and joining materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 381010?
HS code 381010 covers: Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials. This HS code covers pickling preparations for metal surfaces, along with soldering, brazing, or welding powders and pastes that consist of both metal and other materials. Pickling agents are acidic solutions used to remove oxides, scale, and impurities from metal surfaces, preparing them for subsequent processes like plating, painting, or welding. The metal-containing powders and pastes are crucial for creating strong metallurgical bonds in various joining applications, particularly in electronics and metal fabrication. Key players in this trade include chemical manufacturers, metal fabrication shops, electronics manufacturers, and the automotive industry. Important considerations are safety protocols for handling corrosive chemicals, environmental regulations, and the specific metal types being processed or joined.
What products fall under HS code 381010?
Hydrochloric acid pickling solutions, Sulfuric acid pickling solutions, Phosphoric acid pickling gels, Tin-lead solder paste, Lead-free solder paste, Silver brazing paste, Aluminum welding powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 381010?
Can be confused with 381090 if the preparations are purely fluxes without metal content, as 381090 covers fluxes and auxiliary preparations without metal.
How is HS code 381010 structured?
HS code 381010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.