Anti-Static Floor Coating Mixture from Japan
A specialized chemical preparation used for coating industrial floors to prevent static electricity buildup, containing conductive polymers and solvents. Classified under HTS 3824.99.93.97 as a chemical preparation not elsewhere specified, primarily for industrial applications in electronics manufacturing cleanrooms. It falls here due to its mixed composition without specific pesticide or binder functions.
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
• Verify composition does not contain listed hazardous substances under subheadings 3824.81-3824.89 to avoid reclassification
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and end-use certificates to confirm industrial application and prevent misclassification as consumer goods