Low Odor Naphthenic Acid for Paint Driers from China
Specially processed naphthenic acid with minimized odor for use in alkyd paint driers and inks. HTS 3824.99.7510 covers the pure acid form before salt formation. Provides essential carboxylic functionality for metal soap production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include flash point and viscosity specs in documentation; VOC content may trigger air quality regs
• Separate from naphthenate driers to avoid 3824.99.7590
• Register with TSCA if first import