Powdered Novolac Resin for Friction Materials
Powdered novolac resin for friction materials is ground phenolic polymer for brake pads and clutch facings, cured with hexamine. It falls under this tariff item as a primary phenolic resin before compounding, providing heat resistance.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the resin in powder form before any compounding with fibers or other additives
• Provide the particle size and chemical composition to CBSA to confirm it is a novolac phenolic resin
• If the resin is pre-mixed with hexamine, it may be considered a molding compound and fall under a different tariff item
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