Aqueous Alkyd Enamel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document modification process to prove synthetic polymer base
• Test for coalescing solvents; ensure under chapter note thresholds