Epoxy Novolac Resin Pellets from China
High-performance thermosetting epoxy novolac resin in pellet form for electronics encapsulation. HTS 3911.90.91.50 applies to this NES thermosetting polymer in primary form, where epoxy and novolac units predominate per note (a)(4).
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit FTIR spectra confirming thermoset crosslinking potential to support 3911 classification
• Avoid blending with thermoplastics over 5%; copolymers may reclassify under predominant monomer rule
• Declare as 'not for medical use' if applicable to bypass stricter FDA regs on epoxy imports