Bisphenol A Phenolic Resin from Japan
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 — 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
• Analyze for bisphenol-formaldehyde >95% content
• Distinguish from epoxies via declaration
• REACH compliance if from EU