Zirconium 2-Ethylhexanoate Drier from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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