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
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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