Bisphenol A Phenolic Resin from China
Bisphenol A-based phenolic resin substitutes bisphenol for phenol in epoxy-like applications but remains phenolic. Classified HTS 3909.40.00.00 for primary forms where phenolic units predominate. Applied in advanced composites.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Analyze for bisphenol-formaldehyde >95% content
• Distinguish from epoxies via declaration
• REACH compliance if from EU