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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
🇨🇳China4.2%+37.5%41.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3304.99.50Lower: 37.5% vs 41.7%

If in cosmetic formulations

Beauty preparations containing microbeads classify in Chapter 33.

9027.90.56Lower: 37.5% vs 41.7%

If for laboratory chromatographic use

Lab apparatus parts supersede primary polymer classification.

3911.90Lower: 19% vs 41.7%

If petroleum sulfonate coated

Surface-modified polymers may shift to polysulfone subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

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

Avoid retail packaging; bulk primary forms maintain Chapter 39 status

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Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Resin Pellets

PMMA resin pellets are acrylic polymers in primary granular form used for injection molding and extrusion into sheets or parts. They fall under HTS 3906.90.5000 as 'other' acrylic polymers not specifically named elsewhere in heading 3906, meeting the 95% monomer content rule for acrylic polymers.

Acrylic Copolymer Beads for Paint

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.

Ethyl Acrylate-Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Powder

Fine powder copolymer of ethyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate used in adhesives and sealants. Falls under 3906.90.5000 per subheading note (a)(4) as acrylic copolymer with named monomers at 95%+ total weight.

Water-Soluble Acrylic Polymer Flakes

Flake-form acrylic polymers designed for dissolution in water-based formulations like detergents. Classified 3906.90.5000 as other acrylics in primary forms meeting purity criteria in subheading notes.

Acrylic Impact Modifier Pellets MBAM

Methyl methacrylate-butadiene-acrylate-methyl methacrylate (MBAM) copolymer pellets used to toughen PVC. HTS 3906.90.5000 applies as acrylic copolymer with predominant acrylic monomers per classification rules.

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Granules

PAN granules serve as primary polymer feedstock for carbon fiber production and synthetic textiles. Under HTS 3906.90.5000 as other acrylic polymers in primary forms, with acrylonitrile monomer at 95%+ by weight.