Methanol-Based Foundry Binder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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