Modified Phthalic Alkyd Resin from Germany
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.
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
• Provide monomer breakdown showing alkyd >95% to prevent 'other' reclassification; label as primary industrial resin
• Pitfall: styrene content triggering chemical prep in 3824