Baking Phenolic Resin from Mexico
Baking phenolic resin is a heat-curable resin designed for stoving applications in paints and coatings, derived from phenol-formaldehyde condensation. It is imported in primary form under HTS 3909.40.00.00, meeting the polymer classification rules for phenolic resins. Commonly used in appliance coatings for durability.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for predominant phenolic monomer units as per subheading note (a)(4)
• Label clearly as primary form to distinguish from finished paints
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as modified polymer leading to duties in 'Other' categories