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
41.7%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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