Water-Soluble Acrylic Polymer Flakes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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