Melamine-Glyoxal Resin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare solution concentration to confirm primary form status; test for glyoxal content to meet 95% threshold; avoid packaging that implies finished product