Urethane Modified Alkyd Resin from China
Hybrid alkyd resin with urethane segments for improved flexibility, supplied primary for automotive clearcoats. 3907.50.00.00 as base alkyd polymer predominates per subheading notes.
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
• Prove alkyd base > urethane via weight analysis; industrial use only
• Pitfall: hybrid nature causing polyurethanes classification in 3909