DCPD Petroleum Resin from Japan
Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) petroleum resin is a cyclic hydrocarbon polymer from petroleum byproducts, used in printing inks and paints. Classified in HTS 3911.90.91 as 'other' petroleum resin in primary forms, with DCPD monomer >95% by weight per subheading note.
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
• Include DCPD purity certificate (>95%) and ring-and-ball softening point (100°C typical)
• Specify primary form (pastilles/prills) to avoid 3921 classification as shapes