Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify monomer content exceeds 95% melamine/formaldehyde units via lab testing to confirm classification; provide technical data sheets on production process; watch for misclassification as urea-formaldehyde under 3909.10