Acrylic Copolymer Beads for Coatings from Japan
Solid beads of acrylic copolymers designed for water-based paints and industrial coatings, meeting the 95% acrylic monomer threshold. Falls under HTS 3906.90.2000 as other acrylic polymers in primary forms. Supplied in 25kg bags for dispersion into liquid formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed monomer breakdown from manufacturer to prove acrylic predominance per HTS subheading notes
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form polymers' to distinguish from finished paints (Chapter 32)
• Watch for REACH compliance if originating from EU; mismatches can trigger reclassification