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 classified under tariff item 3920.94.00, provided it is noncellular and not further worked.
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 laminated with non-plastic layers
Laminated plastic sheets with other materials fall under heading 39.21.
If the sheets are engraved or otherwise worked into finished articles
Worked plastic articles are classified under heading 39.26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheets are noncellular and unsupported, as multi-layer laminates with other materials may be classified under heading 39.21
• Declare the sheets as unworked plates, as engraving or further processing would change classification
• Provide the resin composition and layer structure for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 3920.94.00
Cast Phenolic Foil for Tooling
Ultra-thin cast phenolic resin foil, noncellular and unsupported, used for precision tooling and shims. It is a plate, sheet, film, foil or strip of phenolic resins, not further worked than cut to rectangles, falling under tariff item 3920.94.00.
Industrial Phenolic Cutting Board Sheet
Thick, noncellular, unreinforced phenolic resin sheets intended for fabrication into butcher blocks and food processing surfaces. These plates are not further worked than cut into rectangles, meeting the scope of heading 39.20 and tariff item 3920.94.00.
Phenolic Film for Electrical Insulation
Thin, noncellular phenolic resin films under 0.2 mm thick, used for coil wrapping and electrical insulation. These films are unsupported and not further worked, qualifying as plates, sheets, film, foil or strip of phenolic resins under tariff item 3920.94.00.
Phenolic Paper Composite Sheet
Phenolic resin sheets impregnated with paper, used for industrial applications like transformer pressboard. If the resin predominates by weight and the product is not laminated, it may be classified as a plate or sheet of phenolic resins under tariff item 3920.94.00, provided it is not further worked.
Phenolic Resin Bakelite Sheet
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Phenolic Resin Circuit Board Substrate
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