UV Curable Photoinitiator Emulsion

Aqueous emulsion of triphenyl sulfonium chloride derivatives used as photoinitiators in UV-curable inks and coatings for electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 3824.99.2500 due to its precise composition of the named aromatic sulfonium chlorides in aqueous form with over 5% aromatic content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If non-aqueous solvent-based

Solvent mixtures of similar photoinitiators fall under other chemical preparations without the aqueous specification.

3208.90.00.00Lower: 38.2% vs 41.5%

If when used primarily in paints/varnishes

Photoinitiators formulated for synthetic paints shift to Chapter 32 classification.

3814.00.50Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If sold as organic composite solvent additive

Mixtures used as additives in organic solvents for industrial use classified differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include manufacturer's certificate of analysis confirming the exact sulfonium compounds and aqueous formulation

Label containers with GHS hazard pictograms and UN numbers for DOT/CBP hazardous materials compliance

Avoid classification errors by distinguishing from polymer dispersions (3906) which lack these specific initiators