Melamine-Acrylic Copolymer Resin
Melamine-acrylic copolymer resin where melamine units predominate by weight over acrylic comonomers, supplied in primary flake form. This product is classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin, per subheading note (a)(4) for predominant monomer classification.
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 acrylic monomers predominate by weight
Acrylic polymers would be classified under this heading if acrylic units are the predominant monomer.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the melamine content predominates by weight over acrylic comonomers to qualify for tariff item 3909.20.00
• Provide a detailed polymer composition breakdown to CBSA
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3909.20.00
High-Purity Melamine Resin Powder MF-80
High-purity melamine resin powder MF-80 with a minimum 98% melamine-formaldehyde content, used for precision molding applications. This product falls under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin in primary form, meeting the 95% monomer contribution rule for classification.
Industrial Melamine Resin Flakes
Industrial melamine resin flakes used for paper impregnation in laminate production. These flakes are a primary form of melamine-formaldehyde resin, classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as melamine resins with over 95% polymer content.
Melamine Crosslinking Agent Resin
Hexamethoxymethylmelamine resin used as a crosslinking agent in coatings, with over 95% melamine-derived units. This product is a primary form melamine resin, classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin.
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Powder
Melamine-formaldehyde resin powder produced by polymerization of melamine and formaldehyde, supplied as a white powder for industrial use. This primary form melamine resin meets tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin with high melamine content.
Melamine Molding Compound Granules
Granular melamine resin in primary form designed for compression molding applications like tableware. This product is classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin with high melamine content meeting the 95% polymer rule.
Melamine Resin for Wood Adhesives
Liquid melamine resin concentrate (60% solids) in primary form for particleboard adhesives. This product is a concentrated polymer solution, classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin in primary form.