Zirconium 2-Ethylhexanoate Drier from China
Zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate is a non-toxic auxiliary drier used in low-VOC paints to promote topcoat drying without surface skinning. It qualifies under HTS 3211.00.00.00 as a prepared drier for paint and ink applications. Commonly used in architectural coatings for better film integrity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include performance test data demonstrating through-drying vs surface drying to distinguish from primary driers
• Ensure labeling specifies 'for paint use only' to avoid reclassification as general chemical intermediates
• Monitor Proposition 65 warnings for California imports due to trace heavy metal content