Silicone Resin in Solid Form from China
Silicone resin is a heat-resistant, solid silicone polymer used in coatings and electrical insulators. Classified under HTS 3910.00.00.00 as silicones in primary forms, meeting the 95% siloxane monomer requirement per subheading notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
• Obtain technical data sheets confirming primary form and siloxane predominance to prevent reclassification as finished paints
• Label containers clearly as 'primary silicone resin' for CBP inspection
• Watch for copolymer blends exceeding 5% non-siloxane content triggering alternative headings