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Industrial Melamine Resin Flakes from Japan

Flake-form melamine-formaldehyde resin for paper impregnation in laminate production. Primary form classification under HTS 3909.20.00.00 confirmed by 95%+ melamine-formaldehyde polymer content. Key material for Formica-type surfaces.

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

• Confirm water solubility specs for overlay paper use; test for free formaldehyde content per regulations; separate from urea-melamine blends