Calcium Octoate Over-Drier from China
Calcium octoate functions as an auxiliary over-drier in combination with primary driers, preventing wrinkling in thick paint films. Under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as prepared driers, it's supplied at 4-10% metal content in odorless mineral spirits. Ideal for industrial floor coatings and primers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Submit assay reports showing calcium content and organic acid ratio to validate prepared drier status
• Avoid bulk packaging over 5 gallons to prevent hazardous material surcharges