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
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
• 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