U.S. imports of alkyd resins, primary forms (HS 390750) totaled $10.1M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms paid $1.0M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 10.26% of the $10.1M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms imports of $10.1M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlkyd resins are oil-modified polyester binders that form the backbone of solvent-borne architectural and industrial coatings, wood finishes, and printing inks. Germany leads US import supply, with Mexico and Turkey also notable sources—a supplier mix that reflects both European specialty chemical capacity and regional manufacturing in the Americas. Classified under a single 10-digit line (3907500000), alkyds are distinguished from other polyesters by their fatty acid or oil modification, which governs drying speed and film properties. Importers should confirm that product descriptions clearly reference the oil-modification chemistry to avoid misclassification into other polyester subheadings.
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253 shipments/mo
Alkyd resins are defined by their modification with fatty acids or drying oils, which imparts film-forming and oxidative curing properties absent in unmodified polyesters. Chapter 39 Note 3(d) specifically includes alkyd resins within the polyesters group. If a product is a straight polyester without oil or fatty acid modification, it would fall under a different polyester subheading rather than 3907.50.
Alkyd resins are generally not subject to mandatory admissibility review by a specific agency at the border, but importers should be aware that solvent-borne alkyd formulations may be subject to EPA VOC regulations once they enter commerce in the US. At the import stage, standard CBP entry requirements apply, and importers should ensure Safety Data Sheets are available for customs and downstream compliance purposes.
HSChapter 39
Subheading 8 of 11 in heading 3907
Subheading 390750 · $10.1M of $364.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$10.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $97.9M of Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3907500000 | Alkyd Resins | $10.1M | 10.26% | 74.53% | $1.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3907500000 | Alkyd Resins | $4.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Mexico together supply 44% of it. Turkey pays 17.9% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
25.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.26% of total import value.