Aqueous Alkyd Enamel from China
Modified alkyd resin enamel dispersed in water for smooth finishes on cabinets. Chemically modified natural polymers in aqueous medium qualify under HTS 3209.90.00.00 'other'. Balances durability of traditional alkyds with eco-friendly water base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document modification process to prove synthetic polymer base
• Test for coalescing solvents; ensure under chapter note thresholds