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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of alkyd resins, primary forms (SITC 57432) totaled $12.2M in July 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms paid $1.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $9.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms imports of $12.2M in July 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAlkyd resins are oil-modified polyester binders that serve as the backbone of solvent-borne architectural and industrial coatings, including paints, varnishes, and primers. Classified in primary forms — typically as viscous liquids, solutions, or granules — they are traded as intermediate chemical inputs rather than finished coatings. Importers should be aware that certain alkyd resin sources may be subject to Section 301 tariff exposure depending on country of origin, making supplier diversification a relevant procurement consideration. Classification can hinge on the degree of oil modification and solids content, so precise technical documentation is essential at entry.
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287 shipments/mo
Basic heading 231 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 57432 · $12.2M of $28.9B
Alkyd resins are specifically oil-modified polyesters — their classification depends on the presence of fatty acid or oil modification that differentiates them from general-purpose saturated or unsaturated polyesters. Technical data sheets showing the oil length (short, medium, or long) and solids content are typically required to support the classification.
The dominant end-use is architectural and industrial coatings manufacturing, where alkyds function as film-forming binders. Secondary demand comes from printing ink and adhesive formulators. Because alkyds are intermediate inputs, importers are usually chemical distributors or coatings manufacturers rather than end consumers.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Turkey and Germany together supply 42% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$12.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.