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Water-Reducible Alkyd Resin

Water-reducible alkyd resin with carboxyl groups for water dispersibility, supplied as 80% solids primary dispersion for eco-friendly paints. It remains an alkyd resin in primary form, classified under tariff item 3907.50.00, even though it is water-compatible.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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3907.99.00Same rate: Free

If the resin is not modified with fatty acids (not an alkyd).

Other polyesters not meeting the alkyd definition fall under 3907.99.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the product is in primary form (dispersion or liquid) and not a finished paint

β€’ If the dispersion contains emulsifiers or stabilizers, they do not affect classification per supplementary note 2(b)

β€’ Have the solids content (80%) documented

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.

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.