Melamine-Acrylic Copolymer Resin from Japan
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 — 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
• Submit detailed comonomer analysis showing melamine > other units; distinguish from paint vehicles; watch REACH compliance for EU-origin resins