Powdered Novolac Resin for Friction Materials from China
Powdered novolac resin is ground phenolic polymer for brake pads and clutch facings, cured with hexamine. HTS 3909.40.00.00 applies as primary phenolic resin before compounding. Provides heat resistance in automotive friction applications.
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
• Certify particle size and purity to confirm primary form
• Include end-use statements if needed
• Pitfall: post-compounding shifts to 6813 articles