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Amino-resins – China

Official title

National Standard of the P.R.C, Limits of hazardous substances in thermoplastic polyurethane

China notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 10 August 2026. The comment period closed on 9 October 2026.

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At a glance

Products

Thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer

HS codes
  • 39 · Plastics and articles thereof
    • 390950 Polyurethanes, in primary forms
Notifying member
China
Status
Proposed measure, not in force yet
Objectives
  • Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
  • Protection of human health or safety
  • Protection of the environment
  • Quality requirements
Area
TBT: Technical product rulesTechnical barriers to trade
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/TBT/N/CHN/2309

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Closed on 9 October 2026
Proposed adoption
To be determined
Proposed entry into force
12 months after approval

How to comment

The comment period closed on 9 October 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/CHN/2309; it can take them up with China.

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What the notification says

This document specifies the types and limit values of hazardous substances in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), including 8 hazardous substances such as heavy metals and phthalates. It defines the terms thermoplastic polyurethane, limit, heavy metals and phthalates, etc., describes the corresponding test methods, and specifies the relevant content of the inspection report. This document applies to TPU manufacturers to declare the conformity of their products, or as a basis for signing trade contracts between the manufacturer and the purchaser, or as a basis for third-party product qualification assessment.

Sources

Expodite writes its summary from the official record. The notification and the documents it notifies are on the WTO's own websites.

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