Formaldehyde for Plywood Resin Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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