Rare Earth Neodymium Drier from China
Rare earth neodymium drier is a metallic soap solution used as a cobalt-free drying accelerator for environmentally sensitive paint applications. It provides 70% of cobalt's drying efficiency without the associated toxicity, making it suitable for wood coatings and automotive refinishes. This product is classified under tariff item 3211.00.00 as a prepared drier, which includes metallic salts of organic acids in solvents used to promote drying in coatings.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Document the neodymium content and solvent composition to support classification under heading 32.11
• Highlight the cobalt-free nature of the product, as this may be relevant for Canadian environmental compliance
• Provide a technical data sheet confirming its use in wood coatings and automotive refinishes