Indene-Coumarone Resin for Ink
> This specialty indene-coumarone resin is formulated for lithographic inks and supplied in primary prill form. It is explicitly named in tariff item 3911.10.00 and provides gloss and pigment dispersion properties essential for printing applications. The resin is in primary form, meeting the requirements of chapter note 6.
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 contains additives exceeding 1% by weight
Compositions are classified in the 'Other' tariff item of heading 39.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the resin is not mixed with solvents or other additives that would change its classification
• Provide the CBSA with the resin's intended use in inks to support classification under 3911.10.00
• Verify that the prill form is not further processed into an article, which would fall under a different heading
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> This copolymer resin combines C5 aliphatic and C9 aromatic petroleum streams, with C5 predominating by weight. It is in primary form (solid granules or flakes) and functions as a petroleum resin, commonly used as a tackifier in adhesives and rubber compounds. Under subheading note (a)(4), since C5 predominates and the resin is not more specifically covered elsewhere, it classifies in tariff item 3911.10.00.
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> C5 Petroleum Resin PR-110 is a low molecular weight thermoplastic resin derived from C5 fractions of naphtha cracking. It is supplied in primary form as solid granules or flakes and is used as a tackifier in adhesives, sealants, and rubber compounding. As a petroleum resin in primary form, it falls directly under tariff item 3911.10.00.
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