Phenol-Formaldehyde Molding Compound Base Resin from China
This is the pure phenol-formaldehyde resin used as the base for molding compounds, supplied in primary form before fillers are added. HTS 3909.40.00.00 covers it as phenolic resin, with strict monomer weight rules applied. Essential for producing electrical components and handles.
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
• Provide chromatograph analysis showing 95%+ phenolic units
• Ensure no fillers present to maintain primary form status
• Pitfall: importing as 'resin powder' mistaken for compounded material