Crosslinked Acrylic Microbeads

Highly crosslinked polymethyl methacrylate microbeads used in cosmetics and chromatography. Primary form acrylic polymer under 3906.90.5000 despite crosslinking, as modification doesn't create specific subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+25.0%29.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.2%โ€”4.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.2%โ€”4.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3304.99.50Higher: 35% vs 29.2%

If in cosmetic formulations

Beauty preparations containing microbeads classify in Chapter 33.

9027.90.56Higher: 35% vs 29.2%

If for laboratory chromatographic use

Lab apparatus parts supersede primary polymer classification.

3911.90Lower: 16.5% vs 29.2%

If petroleum sulfonate coated

Surface-modified polymers may shift to polysulfone subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Particle size distribution and crosslinking density reports essential for primary form proof

โ€ข Prevent classification as cosmetic ingredient (Chapter 33) by shipping unpackaged

โ€ข Avoid retail packaging; bulk primary forms maintain Chapter 39 status

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Water-Soluble Acrylic Polymer Flakes

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Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Granules

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