Soya Alkyd Resin Medium Oil
Medium oil alkyd resin from soya fatty acids (45-55% oil), in primary liquid resin form for wood finishes. It is an alkyd resin in primary form, classified under tariff item 3907.50.00 as a polyester modified with fatty acids.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the resin is formulated with pigments or solvents as a ready-to-use paint or varnish.
Finished paints and varnishes are classified in heading 32.08, not as primary alkyd resins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the oil length is between 45-55% and the product is in primary form
• Be prepared to show that the resin is not a finished paint or varnish (which would fall under chapter 32)
Related Products under Tariff item 3907.50.00
Linseed Oil Alkyd Resin
Linseed oil alkyd resin in primary pasty form, produced by polycondensation of linseed oil fatty acids, pentaerythritol, and phthalic anhydride. It is a classic alkyd polyester used as a binder in artist oils and varnishes, and qualifies under tariff item 3907.50.00 as an alkyd resin in primary form.
Long Oil Alkyd Resin
Long oil alkyd resin with over 55% soybean oil content, supplied in primary granular or flake form for high-gloss enamels and primers. It is an alkyd resin (polyester modified with fatty acids) and is classified under tariff item 3907.50.00 as a primary-form alkyd resin.
Modified Phthalic Alkyd Resin
Modified phthalic alkyd resin based on phthalic anhydride and glycerin, with styrene modification, in primary flaked form for UV-curable coatings. The base alkyd polymer predominates by weight, so it remains classified as an alkyd resin under tariff item 3907.50.00.
Pure Alkyd Resin 100% Solids
Pure alkyd resin at 100% solids, derived from polycondensation of polyols, phthalic anhydride, and drying oils like linseed oil, used as a primary-form binder in paints. This is a classic alkyd resin in primary form, classified under tariff item 3907.50.00.
Short Oil Alkyd Resin
Short oil alkyd resin with less than 40% vegetable oil (e.g., tall oil), supplied in primary liquid form for industrial baking enamels. It is an alkyd resin in primary form, classified under tariff item 3907.50.00, distinct from finished paint products.
Urethane Modified Alkyd Resin
Urethane modified alkyd resin with urethane segments for improved flexibility, supplied in primary form for automotive clearcoats. The base alkyd polymer predominates by weight, so it is classified under tariff item 3907.50.00 as an alkyd resin.