Liquid Phenolic Resol for Adhesives from China
Liquid phenolic resol resin is a primary form polymer for plywood and laminate adhesives, reacting phenol with excess formaldehyde. Classified in HTS 3909.40.00.00 due to its phenolic resin composition meeting Chapter 39 polymer rules. High tack and bonding strength make it ideal for wood industry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document viscosity and solids content to prove primary resin status
• Comply with TSCA for chemical imports
• Avoid pitfalls of declaring as 'adhesive preparation' under 3506