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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of alkyd resins, primary forms (SITC 57432) totaled $8.0M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms paid $918K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $5.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alkyd Resins, Primary Forms imports of $8.0M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.2M.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $444K | $2.0M | +$1.6M |
| GERMANY | $2.2M | $126K | -$2.1M |
| MEXICO | $1.6M | $205K | -$1.4M |
| TURKEY | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $734K | $108K | -$627K |
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