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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Analyze for bisphenol-formaldehyde >95% content
• Distinguish from epoxies via declaration
• REACH compliance if from EU