Formaldehyde for Plywood Resin Production from China
Technical grade formaldehyde solution optimized for phenol-formaldehyde plywood adhesives. Still classifies under HTS 2912.11.00.00 as the base acyclic aldehyde; formulation specs don't override chemical definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Industry-specific purity specs acceptable but must reference methanal CAS 50-00-0
• Bulk IBC totes common; ensure UN specification for >25% concentrations
• California Prop 65 labeling required for resin intermediates