Terpene Phenolic Resin from China
Terpene phenolic resin combines polyterpene with phenol-formaldehyde, used in adhesive tackifiers. Falls in 3911.90.91 as chemically modified polyterpene (note (a)(3)), in primary flake form, not specific phenolic subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Disclose phenolic content (<20% typical) to confirm modification status
• Softening point range (110-140°C) aids verification