Melamine Formaldehyde Tableware Sheets from Mexico
Noncellular sheets made from melamine formaldehyde amino-resin, used for manufacturing durable plastic plates and bowls for household tableware. These sheets are not reinforced or laminated and qualify under HTS 3920.93.00.00 due to their amino-resin composition meeting the 95% monomer content rule. They provide heat resistance and scratch-proof surfaces ideal for kitchenware production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify polymer composition via lab testing to confirm 95% amino-resin monomer content per subheading notes
• Provide certificates of analysis for customs to avoid reclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like undeclared reinforcements that shift to other subheadings