Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde (MUF) Copolymer Resin
Melamine-urea-formaldehyde copolymer resin where urea-formaldehyde units predominate by over 95% by weight, used in laminated wood panels. It is classified as a urea resin under the subheading note's monomer predominance rule.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If melamine-formaldehyde units exceed urea-formaldehyde units by weight
Melamine resins are classified separately under heading 3909.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown showing urea-formaldehyde units exceed 95% by weight
• Keep records of the copolymer ratio for CBSA audits
• Ensure the resin is in primary form, not as finished panels
Related Products under Tariff item 3909.10.00
High-Purity Urea Resin for Foundry Binders
High-purity urea-formaldehyde resin powder used as a binder in foundry core systems. It is in primary form, meeting the 95% monomer rule for classification as a urea resin under this tariff item.
Liquid Urea-Formaldehyde Pre-Condensate Resin
Liquid urea-formaldehyde pre-condensate resin in primary form, used as an adhesive for plywood. It is a low-molecular-weight prepolymer with over 95% urea-formaldehyde units, fitting the urea resin classification.
Low-Formaldehyde Emission Urea Resin
Scavenger-modified urea-formaldehyde resin powder with reduced free formaldehyde, used for interior paneling. The core urea resin exceeds 95% content, and the modification does not alter its classification as a urea resin in primary form.
Spray-Dried Urea Formaldehyde Microcapsules
Spray-dried urea-formaldehyde resin microcapsules in primary powder form, used for controlled-release applications. The polymer shell is chemically unmodified and exceeds 95% urea-formaldehyde content, fitting the urea resin classification.
Thiourea-Formaldehyde Resin Granules
Thiourea-formaldehyde resin granules in primary form, a sulfur analog of urea resins used in specialty adhesives. It is explicitly named in the tariff item as a thiourea resin, qualifying for classification here.
Urea-Formaldehyde Resin Powder
Urea-formaldehyde resin powder produced by condensing urea and formaldehyde, used in wood adhesives and particleboard production. It is a primary-form urea resin with over 95% polymer content, fitting this tariff item.