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

41.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Submit detailed comonomer analysis showing melamine > other units; distinguish from paint vehicles; watch REACH compliance for EU-origin resins