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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Sag/flow test data; VOC compliance docs
• Pitfall: paint prep classification to 3209