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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of prepared paint driers (SITC 53353) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Prepared Paint Driers paid $184K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrepared paint driers are organometallic or metal-soap compounds—typically based on cobalt, manganese, zirconium, or calcium—added to alkyd and oil-based coatings to catalyze oxidative crosslinking and accelerate film cure. Cobalt-based driers, long the industry standard, face increasing regulatory scrutiny in major markets over toxicological concerns, driving reformulation toward cobalt-free alternatives and reshaping import demand patterns. SITC 53353 captures these preparations as a distinct chemical input category serving the coatings, ink, and adhesive industries.
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Cobalt compounds have been classified as substances of very high concern (SVHC) under European REACH regulation due to reproductive toxicity, and similar scrutiny is emerging in other markets. While US federal regulation has not yet imposed equivalent restrictions, multinational coatings manufacturers are reformulating toward zirconium, manganese, and calcium drier systems. Importers should monitor regulatory developments and assess whether their drier formulations will remain compliant in all destination markets.
Yes. Prepared paint driers are chemical substances or mixtures subject to TSCA. Importers must certify at entry either that the product complies with all applicable TSCA rules and orders (positive certification) or that it is not subject to TSCA (negative certification, applicable only if the product is excluded). The importer of record is responsible for ensuring the active metal compounds in the drier are listed on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.
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