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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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