Unsaturated Polyester Resin for Fiberglass from Japan
A liquid unsaturated polyester resin in primary form used as a base for composite materials in boat hulls and automotive parts. It falls under HTS 3907.91.5000 as an unsaturated polyester, not specifically named elsewhere, meeting the subheading note for polymers where the monomer units predominate by weight. Supplied in drums for industrial compounding with fiberglass reinforcement.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify monomer composition exceeds 95% for the predominant unit per subheading notes to avoid reclassification; provide supplier certificates of analysis for Customs; watch for solidification indicating non-primary form