Short Oil Alkyd Resin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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