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

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

Disclose phenolic content (<20% typical) to confirm modification status

Softening point range (110-140°C) aids verification