Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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