Modified Petroleum Thermoset Resin Lumps from China
Lumps of C9 petroleum resin modified with aromatic monomers to thermosetting form for tire cord adhesives. HTS 3911.90.4500 for petroleum resins containing aromatic units, primary lumps. Improves rubber-to-fabric bonding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
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
• GC-MS analysis required to prove aromatic monomer >95% contribution
• Distinguish from hydrocarbon resins in 3911.10 via curing test results