Mixed Metal Naphthenates (MMN) Drier from China
Mixed metal naphthenates combine zirconium, cobalt, and calcium naphthenates for balanced drying in industrial coatings. Classified under HTS 3824.99.75 as the primary component consists of water-insoluble naphthenic acid salts. Used at 0.5-2% in paint formulations.
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
• Specify individual metal percentages in composition for accurate duty assessment
• Multiple heavy metals require comprehensive toxicity profile submission
• Import as 'concentrate' not 'paint additive solution' to maintain classification