Urea-Thiourea Copolymer Resin from Japan
Copolymer where urea units predominate over thiourea (>95% combined per subheading note), used in paper impregnation. HTS 3909.10.00.00 covers as urea resin series with predominant monomer. Improves wet strength in specialty papers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Analyze comonomer ratio via NMR for customs; declare nitrogen/sulfur content indirectly verifying composition; avoid high humidity storage causing clumping