Modified Phthalic Alkyd Resin

Alkyd resin based on phthalic anhydride and glycerin with styrene modification, in primary flaked form for UV-curable coatings. Classified in 3907.50.00.00 as alkyds where the base polymer meets weight predominance under chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3903Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If high styrene comonomer dominance

Polymers predominant in styrene units shift to Chapter 39 acrylic/styrene headings per note (a)(4).

3919.10Lower: 15.8% vs 41.5%

If self-adhesive plate form

Primary forms in plates/sheets for adhesive use move to heading 3919.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide monomer breakdown showing alkyd >95% to prevent 'other' reclassification; label as primary industrial resin

Pitfall: styrene content triggering chemical prep in 3824

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