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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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