Melamine (2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine) from China
Melamine is a chemically defined organic compound containing an unfused triazine ring with three amino groups attached, classifying it under HTS 2933.69.6050 as a heterocyclic nitrogen compound. It is primarily used in the production of melamine-formaldehyde resins for plastics, laminates, and coatings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
120%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide chemical purity certificates and CAS number (108-78-1) to verify classification under Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined compound
• Ensure packaging complies with UN standards for chemical transport; avoid retail packaging which could shift to Chapter 32