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U.S. exports of prepared binders for foundry molds or cores (HS 382410) totaled $2.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Prepared Binders for Foundry Molds or Cores paid $26K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $208K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared Binders for Foundry Molds or Cores imports of $1.9M in July 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPrepared binders for foundry molds and cores are specialty chemical formulations — typically phenolic, furan, or urethane resin systems — used to bond sand grains into the precise shapes required for metal casting. Canada is the leading supplier to the US market, benefiting from proximity and integrated North American metalcasting supply chains. The heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (3824100000), so classification disputes tend to center on whether a product qualifies as a 'prepared binder' versus a general adhesive or resin, a distinction that can affect both duty treatment and regulatory labeling requirements.
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78 shipments/mo
The key is end-use specificity: a prepared foundry binder is formulated and marketed for bonding foundry sand in mold or core making, whereas a general adhesive is not. CBP may request technical data sheets, formulation details, or end-use certifications to confirm the product's intended application when the classification is contested.
Canada is the leading supplier and, as a USMCA partner, qualifying goods may be eligible for preferential duty treatment provided the applicable rules of origin are satisfied. Importers should verify origin certification and ensure the product meets USMCA content requirements before claiming preference.
Subheading 5 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382410 · $1.9M of $591.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824100000 | Prepared Binders for Foundry Molds or Cores | $1.9M | 1.36% | 11.11% | $26K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3824100000 | Prepared Binders for Foundry Molds or Cores | $2.7M |
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.
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Imports
$1.9MYoY · Pro
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$2.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 66% of it.
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rate provision · imports
88.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.36%.