Unmodified Melamine Resin Pellets
Pelletized pure melamine resin in primary form for extrusion and compounding processes. This unmodified polymer with melamine as the predominant monomer unit falls under tariff item 3909.20.00 as a melamine resin.
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 pellets contain phenolic or other resin modifiers
Modified melamine resins may fall under this alternative heading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the pellets as melamine resin in primary form under tariff item 3909.20.00
• Verify the resin is unmodified and contains over 95% melamine units
• Keep production records to support the classification during CBSA audits
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-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.
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.