Polyurethane Reactive Hotmelt Resin

Moisture-curing polyurethane hotmelt adhesive resin in primary form. Classifies under 3909.50.5000 for 'Other' polyurethanes with 95%+ monomer units. For wood bonding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3506.91Lower: 12.1% vs 41.3%

If adhesives based on polymers

Ready-to-use adhesives, even PU-based, go to Chapter 35.

3909Same rate: 41.3%

If epoxy hybrid

Epoxy-dominant copolymers to 3909.30 per note (a)(2).

3921.90.19Lower: 40.3% vs 41.3%

If formed into sticks or blocks

Non-primary shapes like hotmelt sticks become other articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify as resin, not adhesive (3504), based on primary form status

Include gel time and strength data for end-use verification

Hazmat for isocyanate reactivity; UN proper shipping name required