Aniline-Formaldehyde Resin
Aniline-formaldehyde resin is an amino-resin formed from aniline and formaldehyde monomers comprising over 95% by weight, used in plywood adhesives and coatings. It is imported in primary granular form. Falls under HTS 3909.39.00.00 as unspecified 'Other' amino-resins.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If guanamine-formaldehyde based
Guanamine-formaldehyde resins have a specific subheading 3909.30, taking precedence over 'Other' for named polymers meeting 95% monomer criteria.
If for industrial adhesive end-use in bulk
If processed beyond primary form into ready-to-use adhesives, it may classify under polyacetals or other polymers in 3907 based on predominant use.
If as prepared glues or adhesives
Dextrin or starch-based amino-resin glues fall in Chapter 35 if not pure primary polymers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit certificates of analysis confirming aniline-formaldehyde >95% by weight; declare exact polymerization process to avoid reclassification; ensure no plasticizers that trigger other notes
Related Products under HTS 3909.39.00.00
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin
Melamine-formaldehyde resin is a thermosetting amino-resin produced by the reaction of melamine with formaldehyde, containing over 95% by weight of these monomer units. It is supplied in primary form as granules or powder for molding into tableware and laminates. Classified under HTS 3909.39.00.00 as 'Other' amino-resins not specifically named elsewhere in the series.
Thiourea-Formaldehyde Resin
Thiourea-formaldehyde resin, a primary form amino-resin with thiourea and formaldehyde monomers over 95% by weight, is used in specialty adhesives and molding compounds. Classified in HTS 3909.39.00.00 as 'Other' amino-resins lacking a specific subheading.
Dicyandiamide-Formaldehyde Resin
Dicyandiamide-formaldehyde resin is a thermoset amino-resin in primary powder form, with monomers contributing >95% weight, applied in flame-retardant laminates. It fits HTS 3909.39.00.00 for other amino-resins.
Melamine-Glyoxal Resin
Melamine-glyoxal resin, an amino-resin variant using melamine and glyoxal crosslinkers (>95% monomers), is imported as primary liquid resin for paper coatings. Under HTS 3909.39.00.00 as other amino-resins.
Benzoguanamine-Formaldehyde Resin
Benzoguanamine-formaldehyde resin is a high-performance amino-resin in primary bead form, with named monomers >95% by weight, for automotive coatings. HTS 3909.39.00.00 covers this unspecified type.