3920.94.00.00 - Of phenolic resins

This HTS category, 3920.94.00.00, specifically covers plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made from phenolic resins. Phenolic resins are synthetic polymers known for their durability, heat resistance, and electrical insulating properties. Goods classified here are noncellular and are not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials. Examples include rigid sheets used in electrical insulation, decorative laminates before further processing, and certain types of film with specific phenolic resin compositions.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While all fall under "Of other plastics," this node is exclusively for phenolic resins. For instance, 3920.93.00.00 covers goods made of amino-resins, which have different chemical structures and properties. Similarly, 3920.92.00.00 pertains to polyamides (like nylon), and 3920.91.00.00 covers poly(vinyl butyral), each representing distinct types of plastics with unique characteristics and applications.

As a leaf node, 3920.94.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of any product under this code hinges on confirming that it is indeed a plate, sheet, film, foil, or strip, made of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-supported phenolic resin. The focus remains on the material composition (phenolic resin) and the physical form of the plastic article.