Acrylic Copolymer Beads for Paint from Japan
Solid acrylic copolymer beads used as base resin in water-based paints and coatings, supplied in primary form. Classified in 3906.90.5000 as other acrylic polymers where comonomer units contribute 95%+ by weight per subheading notes.
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 formulation sheets showing monomer ratios to substantiate 'other acrylic' status
• Ensure packaging clearly identifies as primary form polymers, not finished paint products (which go to Chapter 32)
• Watch for CBP challenges on copolymer blends; predominant monomer rule applies if <95% acrylic content