3909.40.00.00/Creol Phenolic Resin/Japan

Creol Phenolic Resin from Japan

Creol phenolic resin, also known as cresol-formaldehyde resin, uses cresol instead of phenol for enhanced flexibility in coatings. It qualifies under HTS 3909.40.00.00 as phenolic resins include alkyl-substituted phenols in primary forms. Used in can coatings and electrical laminates.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Specify cresol content meets phenolic definition via COA

• Track shelf-life declarations for liquid forms

• Common issue: confusion with polyester resins

Creol Phenolic Resin from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3909.40.00.00