Polyurethane Resin for Coatings from China
A primary form polyurethane polymer used as a base resin in industrial coatings and paints. It falls under HTS 3909.50.5000 as 'Other' polyurethanes in primary forms, meeting the criteria where polyurethane monomer units contribute over 95% by weight. This classification applies to unmodified polyurethane resins not specified elsewhere in the series.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.8%
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
• Verify monomer composition via lab analysis to confirm 95%+ polyurethane units for accurate classification under 3909.50.5000
• Provide certificates of analysis (COA) showing primary form and no chemical modification to avoid reclassification