3824.99.11.00—Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included, in the form of ingots
General
Free
Units
kg
Column 2
25%
Special
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 3824.99.11.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included, in the form of ingots. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 2 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(2)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 3824.99.11.00?
HTS 3824.99.11.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included, in the form of ingots. It belongs to Chapter 38 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 3824.99.11.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 3824.99.11.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 3824.99.11.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 3824.99.11.00 is 25%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 3824.99.11.00?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 3824.99.11.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 3824.99.11.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 2 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-570-190 (AD, China), C-570-191 (CVD, China). Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
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