Aromatic Epoxy Resin Hardener Mixture from China
A two-part chemical preparation used as a hardener for epoxy resins, containing over 5% aromatic substances like benzyl alcohol and phenyl glycidyl ether for enhanced curing properties. Classified under HTS 3824.99.2900 as a chemical mixture n.e.s. with significant aromatic content, not fitting other specific headings in chapter 38.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact aromatic content via lab analysis to confirm 3824.99.2900 classification; obtain SDS and TSCA pre-notices for new chemicals
• Avoid misclassification as pure resins under 3907 by documenting mixture composition