Rare Earth Neodymium Drier from Germany
Neodymium octoate provides cobalt-free drying acceleration for environmentally sensitive paint applications. HTS 3211.00.00.00 covers this prepared drier used in wood coatings and automotive refinishes. Offers 70% of cobalt performance at lower toxicity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Rare earth content requires origin certificates for quota verification in some markets
• Distinguish from permanent magnets (8505) by paint-specific concentration (<20%)
• Include comparative drying tests vs traditional driers for classification support