Methanol-Based Foundry Binder from Canada
A chemical preparation used as a binder in foundry molds, consisting primarily of methanol (C1 alcohol) mixed with resins for core strength. It falls under HTS 3824.99.9310 as a mixture of acyclic monohydric unsubstituted alcohols containing only C11 or lower alcohols, specifically methanol. This classification applies to such preparations not elsewhere specified in chemical products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify alcohol chain length via lab analysis (GC-MS) to confirm only C11 or lower alcohols for 3824.99.9310 classification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and composition certificates; EPA may require TSCA pre-notice for new chemical mixtures
• Avoid misclassification as solvents (2710) by proving foundry binder end-use with technical specs