PA12 Polyamide-12 Powder

Fine powder form of polyamide-12 (laurolactam-based) used in selective laser sintering for 3D printing. HTS 3908.10.00.00 applies due to 95%+ laurolactam monomer content in this primary form polymer.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+25.0%31.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%6.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%6.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%6.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%6.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3908Same rate: 31.3%

If contains comonomers below 95% threshold

Fails specific polyamide naming rule, defaults to classification by weight-predominant monomer unit in 'other polyamides'.

3910.00.00Higher: 38% vs 31.3%

If for silicone polymers misidentified

Different polymer chemistry would place under silicones heading if testing disproves polyamide structure.

3208.90.00Higher: 38.2% vs 31.3%

If used as paint/varnish pigment binder

Polyamides in paint preparations classify under Chapter 32, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supply FTIR spectroscopy confirming monomer purity; declare particle size distribution; ensure powder isn't pre-compounded which could reclassify as compound

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