Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms

HS v2017 Code: 3909

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
39	09	n/a

Code	3909
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	39

Ancestor Codes: Plastics and articles thereof

This Code: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms

Child Codes: Amino-resins; n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI); Polyurethanes; in primary forms; Amino-resins; n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI); Amino-resins; urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms; Amino-resins; melamine resins, in primary forms; Phenolic resins; in primary forms

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Acrylic polymers in primary forms; Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms; Polyamides in primary forms; Silicones in primary forms; Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms

About amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms

HS code 3909 covers a diverse range of synthetic resins that are widely used in various industries. These materials, including amino-resins, phenolic resins, and polyurethanes, are essential building blocks for a multitude of products, from construction materials to automotive components. Their versatility and unique properties make them indispensable in the global economy, contributing to the development of innovative solutions across numerous sectors.

Production process

The production of the materials under HS code 3909 typically involves complex chemical reactions and polymerization processes. Amino-resins are synthesized through the condensation of amino compounds, such as urea or melamine, with aldehydes. Phenolic resins are created by the reaction of phenols with aldehydes, often formaldehyde. Polyurethanes are produced by the reaction of polyols with isocyanates, resulting in a diverse range of products with varying properties and applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the industries covered by HS code 3909 include a variety of raw materials, such as 2707 Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, 2811 Inorganic acids and inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals, and 2912 Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment are required for the complex chemical processes involved in the production of these synthetic resins.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industries under HS code 3909 are diverse and find applications in a wide range of sectors. Amino-resins, phenolic resins, and polyurethanes are used in the manufacture of 3920 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, 3921 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, 3925 Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included, and 3926 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914, among other products. These synthetic resins are essential components in the production of a variety of consumer and industrial goods.

Family tree for amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/39'>39: Plastics and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3909'>3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3901'>3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3902'>3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3903'>3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3904'>3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3905'>3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3906'>3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3907'>3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3908'>3908: Polyamides in primary forms</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3910'>3910: Silicones in primary forms</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3911'>3911: Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis n.e.c. in chapter 39, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3912'>3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3913'>3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3914'>3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3915'>3915: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3916'>3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3917'>3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3918'>3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3919'>3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3920'>3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3921'>3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3922'>3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3923'>3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3924'>3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3925'>3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3926'>3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39</a>"]

    B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390910'>390910: Amino-resins; urea and thiourea resins, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390920'>390920: Amino-resins; melamine resins, in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390931'>390931: Amino-resins; n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390939'>390939: Amino-resins; n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, other than poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390940'>390940: Phenolic resins; in primary forms</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/390950'>390950: Polyurethanes; in primary forms</a>"]


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