Melamine Molding Compound Granules
Granular melamine resin in primary form is designed for compression molding applications like tableware. It is classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 due to high melamine content meeting the 95% polymer rule in subheading notes.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the granules are molded into tableware articles
Articles of melamine resin, such as tableware, fall under heading 3924.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the granules are in primary form (granules) and not articles
• Provide the exact composition to the CBSA
• Check if the granules contain fillers or additives that may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3909.20.00
High-Purity Melamine Resin Powder MF-80
High-purity melamine resin powder MF-80 is a primary form melamine-formaldehyde resin with a minimum 98% melamine-formaldehyde content, designed for precision molding applications. It falls under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin in primary form, meeting the 95% monomer contribution rule for the 'poly' designation.
Industrial Melamine Resin Flakes
Industrial melamine resin flakes are melamine-formaldehyde resins in primary flake form, used for paper impregnation in laminate production. They are classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as melamine resins in primary forms, with a polymer content exceeding 95% melamine-formaldehyde.
Melamine-Acrylic Copolymer Resin
Melamine-acrylic copolymer resin is a copolymer where melamine units predominate by weight over acrylic comonomers, supplied in primary flake form. It is classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 per subheading note (a)(4), as melamine is the predominant monomer unit.
Melamine Crosslinking Agent Resin
Hexamethoxymethylmelamine resin is a melamine-derived crosslinking agent used in coatings, with over 95% melamine-derived units. It is classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin in primary form, following subheading modification rules for chemically modified polymers.
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Powder
Melamine-formaldehyde resin powder is a primary form melamine resin produced by polymerization of melamine and formaldehyde, supplied as a white powder for industrial use. It falls under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin in primary form, with melamine as the predominant monomer.
Melamine Resin for Wood Adhesives
Liquid melamine resin concentrate with 60% solids is a primary form melamine resin solution for particleboard adhesives. It is classified under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a concentrated polymer solution, meeting the primary forms definition in Chapter 39 note 6.