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Phenolic Urethane Cold Box Binder from Japan

A two-part resin system (phenolic resin and polyisocyanate) that cures at room temperature with amine catalyst for foundry cores. Classified under HTS 3824.10.00.00 as a prepared binder optimized for no-bake foundry processes. Provides excellent dimensional accuracy in complex aluminum castings.

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 MSDS sheets documenting isocyanate content for OSHA compliance during import clearance

• Ensure packaging labels specify 'for foundry core making only' to prevent reclassification