Thiourea-Formaldehyde Resin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct FTIR spectroscopy to prove monomer predominance per Chapter 39 notes; label as 'primary form' distinctly from compounded products; check for free trade agreement eligibility under 'C' rates