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
41.5%
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
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
• NMR spectra may be required to prove phenolic structure
• Ensure no plasticizer addition per notes
• Watch for electronics end-use restrictions