Barium Naphthenate Paint Drier from Japan
Barium naphthenate acts as a drier catalyst in alkyd paint formulations, accelerating oxidation and drying of oil-based coatings. It is imported as a water-insoluble naphthenic salt under HTS 3824.99.75 for use in the chemical/paint industry. This excludes finished paints classified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heavy metal content declarations for barium to meet hazardous material shipping rules
• Provide end-use statements specifying 'paint drier additive' not 'paint'
• Test for water solubility (<0.1g/100ml) to confirm proper subheading eligibility