Powdered Novolac Resin for Friction Materials from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify particle size and purity to confirm primary form
• Include end-use statements if needed
• Pitfall: post-compounding shifts to 6813 articles