Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Powder

A primary form melamine resin produced by the polymerization of melamine and formaldehyde, supplied as a white powder for industrial use. It meets HTS 3909.20.00.00 as it is a melamine resin in primary form where melamine monomer units contribute over 95% by weight. Used primarily in molding compounds and adhesives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3909Same rate: 41.5%

If phenolic monomer predominates

Resins with phenolic units over 95% shift to phenolic resins under 3909.30

3909.40.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If blended with polyurethane components

Predominant monomer changes classification if polyurethane exceeds melamine by weight

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If imported as chemical preparation or mixture

Blends or preparations not qualifying as pure primary polymers fall under mixtures

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify monomer composition via lab analysis to confirm 95%+ melamine content per subheading notes; obtain supplier certificates of analysis; avoid misclassification as phenolic resins

Related Products under HTS 3909.20.00.00

Melamine Molding Compound Granules

Granular melamine resin in primary form designed for compression molding applications like tableware. Classified under HTS 3909.20.00.00 due to high melamine content meeting the 95% polymer rule in subheading notes. Provides heat resistance and durability in finished products.

Unmodified Melamine Resin Pellets

Pelletized pure melamine resin in primary form for extrusion and compounding processes. Falls under HTS 3909.20.00.00 as an unmodified polymer with melamine as the predominant monomer unit per Chapter 39 notes. Common in surface coatings and laminates.

Melamine-Acrylic Copolymer Resin

Copolymer resin where melamine units predominate by weight over acrylic comonomers, supplied in primary flake form. HTS 3909.20.00.00 applies per subheading note (a)(4) for predominant monomer classification. Used in automotive coatings.

Industrial Melamine Resin Flakes

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.

High-Purity Melamine Resin Powder MF-80

Grade MF-80 melamine resin powder with minimum 98% melamine-formaldehyde content for precision molding. Strictly qualifies for HTS 3909.20.00.00 under prefix 'poly' definition requiring 95% monomer contribution. Used in electrical insulators.

Melamine Resin for Wood Adhesives

Liquid melamine resin concentrate (60% solids) in primary form for particleboard adhesives. HTS 3909.20.00.00 classification holds as concentrated polymer solution per primary forms definition. Meets emission standards for interior use.