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Crosslinked Acrylic Microbeads from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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