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Paraformaldehyde for Urea Resin Production from Japan

Special 95% paraformaldehyde optimized for slow-release formaldehyde in urea-formaldehyde resin synthesis for furniture manufacturing. Precise polymerization degree ensures controlled curing rates in pressed wood products. HTS 2912.60.00.00 classification confirmed by cyclic polymer structure analysis.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide reaction kinetics data supporting chemical intermediate status over finished resin

• CARB Phase 2 emission documentation required for pressed wood product end use

• Specify polymerization degree (8-100 units) preventing misclassification as monomeric formaldehyde