Liquid Phenolic Resol for Adhesives
Liquid phenolic resol resin is a primary form polymer for plywood and laminate adhesives, reacting phenol with excess formaldehyde. It is classified here as a phenolic resin in primary form, meeting Chapter 39 requirements.
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 resin is packaged as an adhesive for retail sale
Prepared adhesives are classified in Chapter 35, not Chapter 39.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Ensure the resin is in primary form (liquid) and not mixed with fillers or other additives
• Provide the phenol-formaldehyde ratio to CBSA to confirm it is a resol phenolic resin
• If the resin is used as an adhesive, it may still be classified here as long as it is not put up as a set with other components
Related Products under Tariff item 3909.40.00
Baking Phenolic Resin
Baking phenolic resin is a heat-curable resin derived from phenol-formaldehyde condensation, designed for stoving applications in paints and coatings. It is imported in primary form, such as liquid or powder, and falls under this tariff item as a phenolic resin.
Bisphenol A Phenolic Resin
Bisphenol A phenolic resin substitutes bisphenol for phenol in applications similar to epoxy, but remains a phenolic resin. It is imported in primary form and classified here because phenolic units predominate in the polymer structure.
Creol Phenolic Resin
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.
Foundry Grade Phenolic Urethane Resin Binder
Foundry grade phenolic urethane resin binder is the pure phenolic resin component of a two-part foundry binder system, used for sand cores in no-bake casting. It is imported in primary form and classified here as a phenolic resin.
High Ortho Phenolic Resin
High ortho phenolic resin features high ortho substitution for faster curing in laminates, produced via specialized catalysis. It falls under this tariff item as an unmodified phenolic primary polymer used in copper-clad laminates.
Novolac Phenolic Resin
Novolac phenolic resin is a thermosetting polymer produced by reacting phenol with formaldehyde under acidic conditions, requiring a hardener for curing. It falls under this tariff item as a phenolic resin in primary form.