Purolite A400 Anion Exchange Resin from China

Purolite A400 is a strong base anion exchange resin on polystyrene skeleton for dealkalization and organics removal. Under 3914.00.60.00 as 'Other' ion-exchanger from 3903 polymers, meeting 95% styrene-divinylbenzene content per notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.9%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document quaternary ammonium functionalization; ensure declaration specifies 'primary forms' to avoid parts classification

Common issue: confusing with household filters under 3924 exclusion for photo albums but applicable broadly