HS Code 3911
Specialty Synthetic Resins
HS code 3911 covers petroleum resins, polysulphides, and polysulphones in primary forms, primarily used as additives in adhesives, inks, and high-performance pl
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HS Code 3911 — Specialty Synthetic Resins
This code includes various synthetic resins like petroleum and coumarone-indene resins. These are typically used as tackifiers in adhesives, printing inks, and rubber compounding.
What's included
- Petroleum resins
- Coumarone-indene resins
- Polyterpenes
- Polysulphides
- Polysulphones
What's excluded
- Natural resins → use
1301(Natural resins like gum arabic are classified in Chapter 13.)
Common examples
- Hydrocarbon petroleum resin pellets
- Polysulphone (PSU) granules
- Liquid polysulphide polymer
- Polyterpene resin for adhesives
Frequently asked questions
What is the main use of petroleum resins?
They are predominantly used as tackifying agents to improve the stickiness of hot-melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive tapes.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Chemical structure and monomer origin (C5 vs C9) may affect classification.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, South Korea, Japan, United States
- Top importers: Germany, India, Vietnam, Belgium
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Key takeaway
Critical chemical additives for the adhesive and printing industries.
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