Barium Naphthenate Paint Dryer from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
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
• 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