Bismaleimide-Triazine (BT) Resin Pellets from Japan

BT resin is a thermosetting polymer formed from 1,1'-Bis(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione copolymerized with 4,4'-methylenebis(benzeneamine), used in high-performance laminates. It falls under HTS 3911.90.35.00 due to its specific aromatic thermosetting composition in primary pellet form. This material provides excellent thermal stability for electronics applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify monomer composition meets the 95% threshold for named copolymer per subheading note (a)(2); provide technical data sheets confirming aromatic thermosetting nature

Ensure proper storage conditions during transit to prevent premature curing

Common pitfall: misclassification as generic polysulfone under 3911.90.55.00