Product classification
HS code for Alkyd resin: 3907.50
Alkyd resins, in primary forms.
Classification of alkyd resin under HS 3907.50
Alkyd resins are classified under HS code 390750. This code falls within Chapter 39, which encompasses "Plastics and articles thereof." Heading 3907 specifically covers "Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxy resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms." Subheading 390750 is precisely designated for "Alkyd resins, in primary forms." This classification is based on the chemical nature of alkyd resins as synthetic polymers, typically polyesters modified with fatty acids, and their presentation in primary forms suitable for industrial applications such as the manufacture of paints, coatings, and varnishes.
- Covers
- Long oil alkyd resins
- Medium oil alkyd resins
- Short oil alkyd resins
- Thixotropic alkyd resins
- Water-reducible alkyd resins
- Alkyd resin solutions (in primary form)
- Also under 3907.50
- AkzoNobel Resins
- BASF Alkyd Resins
- Allnex Alkyd Resins
- DSM Coating Resins
- Dow Alkyd Resins
Codes often confused with 3907.50
Common mistake. A common misclassification involves HS 390799 (Other polyesters). While alkyd resins are a type of polyester, HS 390750 is a more specific and accurate classification. Only polyesters that are not alkyd resins would fall under 390799. Another frequent error is confusing the raw resin with finished products. HS 3208 (Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers) covers finished paints and varnishes that *contain* alkyd resins as a binder. HS 390750 is for the alkyd resin itself, in its primary bulk form, before it is formulated into a coating product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 390750 (the code used for alkyd resin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 390750 (the code used for alkyd resin) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 390750, not only alkyd resin.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $113M 13% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $68M 7.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $66M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $886M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $101M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$56M 6.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $55M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $923M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for alkyd resin
Brazil splits HS 3907.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3907.50.10Alkyd resins in liquid or paste forms
- 3907.50.90Other alkyd resins in primary forms
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about alkyd resin
What is the HS code for Alkyd resin?
The HS code for Alkyd resin is 390750 (Alkyd resins; in primary forms). The HS code for Alkyd resin is 390750.
How do I classify Alkyd resin for customs?
Alkyd resin is classified under HS code 390750 — Alkyd resins; in primary forms. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What are "primary forms" for alkyd resins?
For alkyd resins, "primary forms" refers to the resin in bulk states such as liquids, pastes, powders, granules, flakes, or blocks. These forms are suitable for further processing or manufacturing into finished products like paints, coatings, or other polymeric articles, rather than being finished articles themselves.
Which countries are the top exporters of alkyd resin (HS 390750)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 390750 (the code used for alkyd resin) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($113M, 13% of world exports), Egypt ($68M) and the Netherlands ($66M). World exports came to about $886M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of alkyd resin (HS 390750)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 390750 (the code used for alkyd resin) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($101M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $56M) and Germany ($55M). World imports came to about $923M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Alkyd resin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 390750 for Alkyd resin is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for alkyd resin in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 390750 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for alkyd resin depends on the product's details: 3907.50.10 (Alkyd resins in liquid or paste forms), 3907.50.90 (Other alkyd resins in primary forms).