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Creol Phenolic Resin from Japan

Creol phenolic resin, also known as cresol-formaldehyde resin, uses cresol instead of phenol for enhanced flexibility in coatings. It falls under this tariff item as phenolic resins include alkyl-substituted phenols like cresol.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the resin is based on cresol (methylphenol) and not a mixture with other phenols that could affect classification

• Provide the monomer ratio to CBSA to confirm it meets the phenolic resin definition

• Keep the resin in primary form, as further processing may change the tariff item