BT Resin Molding Compound Base from China
Unfilled bismaleimide resin base for encapsulation compounds, classified under HTS 3911.90.35.00 as specified thermosetting copolymer. Provides ultra-low CTE matching silicon. Primary form before filler addition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Specify 'unfilled resin' status to avoid 3901 classification with fillers
• Gel permeation chromatography may be required for copolymer verification
• Pitfall: premature classification as finished molding compound