High Ortho Phenolic Resin from China
High ortho phenolic resin features high ortho substitution for faster curing in laminates, produced via specialized catalysis. Falls under HTS 3909.40.00.00 as unmodified phenolic primary polymer. Used in copper-clad laminates for electronics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• NMR spectra may be required to prove phenolic structure
• Ensure no plasticizer addition per notes
• Watch for electronics end-use restrictions