Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify monomer composition via lab analysis to confirm 95%+ melamine content per subheading notes; obtain supplier certificates of analysis; avoid misclassification as phenolic resins