Short Oil Alkyd Resin from China
A fast-drying alkyd resin with less than 40% vegetable oil (e.g., tall oil), supplied in primary liquid form for industrial baking enamels. HTS 3907.50.00.00 covers this as alkyd resins in primary forms, distinct from finished coatings.
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
• Document exact oil percentage to confirm short oil status; avoid shipping in retail paint cans
• Common issue: customs querying if it's a Chapter 32 paint due to viscosity