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Water-Soluble Acrylic Polymer Flakes from Germany

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.

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

• Include solubility test data and pH specs in entry documentation for polymer identification

• Ensure flakes remain uncompounded; adding surfactants risks Chapter 34 classification

• CBP often examines for finished cleaner content; maintain clear primary form segregation