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Melamine Toy Mold Sheets from Japan

Sheets of melamine formaldehyde amino-resin for thermoforming children's toy parts like blocks and puzzles. Under HTS 3920.93.00.00 as noncellular, unsupported other plates of amino-resins. Meets safety standards for food-contact safe playthings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Comply with CPSIA testing for lead/phthalates even on intermediates

• Declare intended end-use carefully

• Pitfall: finished toys reclassify to 9503