Pepset Polyurethane Foundry Binder from China
Part A (phenolic resin) and Part B (isocyanate) system activated by proprietary amine catalyst for precision core making. HTS 3824.10.00.00 classification for these specialized no-bake foundry binders. Widely used in high-volume aluminum die casting operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
• Separate Part A/B components require matching lot numbers on import documentation
• Include curing time/performance data distinguishing from general polyurethane prepolymers
• Beware of EPA scrutiny on isocyanate emissions; maintain air quality test records