Pure Alkyd Resin 100% Solids from China
A high-solids alkyd resin derived from polycondensation of polyols, phthalic anhydride, and drying oils like linseed oil, used as a primary form binder in paints. Classified under HTS 3907.50.00.00 as an alkyd resin in primary forms, meeting the chapter note criteria for polymers where the core alkyd structure predominates by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify monomer composition meets 95% alkyd structure per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification; provide technical data sheets confirming primary form (not dissolved)
• Common pitfall: importing pre-mixed paint formulations, which shift to Chapter 32