Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin Granules from China
Thermosetting melamine-formaldehyde resin in granular primary form, used for molding durable laminates and coatings. Classified under HTS 3911.90.91.50 as a thermosetting polymer not elsewhere specified, meeting the criteria where the monomer units contribute over 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(1).
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify thermosetting nature via DSC testing to confirm no melt flow under heat, distinguishing from thermoplastics
• Provide monomer composition certificates showing 95%+ contribution to avoid reclassification under 'Other' per subheading note (a)(4)
• Ensure primary form (granules/powder) documentation; finished articles shift to Chapter 39 headings like 3920