U.S. exports of melamine resins, primary forms (HS 390920) totaled $4.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Melamine Resins, Primary Forms paid $215K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 5.75% of the $3.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Melamine Resins, Primary Forms imports of $3.7M in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMelamine-formaldehyde resins are valued for their hardness, heat resistance, and surface gloss, making them the resin of choice for decorative laminates (countertops, flooring overlays), dishware, and fire-retardant coatings. All US imports fall under a single 10-digit line (3909200000). Germany is the leading supplier, with Canada and Norway also prominent — Norway's position reflects its integrated melamine production capacity tied to natural gas feedstocks.
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Norway hosts large-scale melamine production facilities that benefit from competitively priced natural gas feedstocks used in ammonia and urea synthesis — the upstream inputs for melamine. This cost advantage supports Norwegian exports of melamine resin to global markets including the US.
Melamine resins (3909.20) are amino-resins derived from melamine and formaldehyde, while phenolic resins (3909.40) are condensation products of phenol and formaldehyde. The key classification indicator is the amino-compound base: melamine-based products go to 3909.20, phenol-based products to 3909.40. Mixed or modified resins require careful review of the predominant chemical character.
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Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 3909
Subheading 390920 · $4.7M of $153.7M
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$3.7MYoY · free account
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$4.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.8M of Melamine Resins, Primary Forms.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3909200000 | Melamine Resins | $3.7M | 5.75% | 41.90% | $215K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3909200000 | Melamine Resins | $4.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
58.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.75% of total import value.