Barium Naphthenate Paint Dryer

Barium naphthenate acts as a polymerization catalyst and dryer in oil-based paints and inks, derived from water-insoluble naphthenic acid salts. It is covered by HTS 3824.99.7550 as other esters and salts of naphthenic acids for industrial use. This accelerates drying in alkyd formulations without affecting color.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3211.00.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If sold as prepared driers of heading 3211

Dedicated paint driers not specified as naphthenic classify separately from chemical mixtures.

3824.81.00.00Higher: 40% vs 38.7%

If containing listed persistent pollutants like PCBs

Subheadings 3824.81-3824.89 apply to mixtures with specific hazardous substances per notes.

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 38.7%

If for purified naphthenic acid esters only

Pure saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid esters shift to Chapter 29 organic chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide formulation breakdown showing naphthenic content >40%; use COO from rulings like HQ H095672

Include REACH/TSCA certifications; ship as non-DG if below flashpoint thresholds

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