Water-Based Paint CMC Thickener from Japan
Associative thickener CMC powder ≥90% CMC content for latex paints. HTS 3912.31.00.10 primary form for paint rheology control. HEUR-free grade.
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
• Sag/flow test data; VOC compliance docs
• Pitfall: paint prep classification to 3209