MEKO Anti-Skinning Agent for Alkyd Paints from Mexico
Specialty methyl ethyl ketoxime formulated for alkyd paint manufacturing, preventing skin formation by complexing cobalt/manganese driers. Used at 0.1-0.5% levels in air-drying coatings. Meets HTS 2928.00.10.00 as a pure hydroxylamine derivative essential for paint industry per chapter 29 scope.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement specifying paint anti-skinning application to avoid mixture classification
• Test for water content (<0.1%) as aqueous solutions may fall under chapter 29 note (d)
• Register with TSCA for chemical import notification if annual volume >10,000 lbs