Melamine-Acrylic Copolymer Resin from China
Copolymer resin where melamine units predominate by weight over acrylic comonomers, supplied in primary flake form. HTS 3909.20.00.00 applies per subheading note (a)(4) for predominant monomer classification. Used in automotive coatings.
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
• Submit detailed comonomer analysis showing melamine > other units; distinguish from paint vehicles; watch REACH compliance for EU-origin resins