Phenolic Resin Bakelite Sheet from Japan
A rigid, noncellular sheet made from phenolic resins, commonly known as Bakelite, used for electrical insulation and mechanical parts. It falls under HTS 3920.94.00.00 as it is a plate, sheet of phenolic resins, noncellular and not reinforced or combined with other materials.
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
• Verify phenolic resin content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide material test reports confirming noncellular structure and absence of reinforcement