Functionalized Vinyl Chloride Copolymer Beads
Functionalized vinyl chloride copolymer beads are chemically modified polymers where functional groups are appended to the main polymer chain. They remain predominantly vinyl chloride and are classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers in primary forms, per subheading note 1(a)(3).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the beads are unmodified poly(vinyl chloride) homopolymer
Unmodified PVC homopolymer is classified under 3904.10.00, not as a copolymer.
If the beads are vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers
Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers are specifically named in 3904.30.00.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the beads are in primary forms (e.g
• powder, granules) and not articles, as tariff item 3904.40.00 covers only primary forms
• Provide a technical datasheet to CBSA confirming the chemical modification and vinyl chloride predominance
• Verify the MFN duty rate and any free trade agreements that may apply to your country of origin
Related Products under Tariff item 3904.40.00
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