Phenolic Resin Bakelite Sheet
Rigid, non-cellular sheets made from phenolic resins, commonly known as Bakelite, used for electrical insulation and mechanical parts. These sheets are unreinforced and not laminated, qualifying as plates or sheets of phenolic resins under heading 39.20.
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 sheets are cellular
Cellular phenolic sheets are classified under heading 39.21.
If the sheets are further worked into finished articles
Articles of plastics not elsewhere specified fall under heading 39.26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheets are not reinforced with fillers like paper or fabric; such reinforcement changes classification
• Keep records of the resin composition to prove it is phenolic
• If the sheets are cut into specific shapes for use as parts, they may be classified under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 3920.94.00
Cast Phenolic Foil for Tooling
Ultra-thin cast phenolic resin sheets in film or foil form, designed for precision tooling and shims. These are non-cellular, unsupported, and not reinforced, meeting the definition of plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip under heading 39.20.
Industrial Phenolic Cutting Board Sheet
Thick phenolic resin sheets used for fabricating butcher blocks and food processing surfaces. These plates are non-cellular, unreinforced, and not laminated, qualifying as plates of phenolic resins under heading 39.20.
Phenolic Film for Electrical Insulation
Thin non-cellular phenolic resin films, under 0.2 mm thick, used for coil wrapping and electrical insulation. These films are unsupported and not reinforced, falling under the scope of plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of phenolic resins.
Phenolic Paper Composite Sheet
This is a phenolic resin sheet impregnated with paper, used in industrial applications such as transformer pressboard. It falls under tariff item 3920.94.00 because it is a non-cellular plate or sheet of phenolic resin, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials, and the resin is the predominant component.
Phenolic Resin Circuit Board Substrate
Thin, non-cellular phenolic resin sheets used as base substrates for printed circuit boards before copper lamination. These sheets are unreinforced and not yet combined with metal layers, falling under plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip of phenolic resins.
Phenolic Resin Engraving Laminate Sheet
Multi-layer phenolic sheets with contrasting colors for laser or rotary engraving of industrial signs. The base phenolic resin plate, before engraving, is non-cellular and unreinforced, qualifying under heading 39.20.