Crosslinked Acrylic Microbeads from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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