Vinyl Chloride-Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer Blend
Vinyl chloride-vinylidene chloride copolymer blend is a blended copolymer in pellet form where vinyl chloride predominates but vinylidene chloride is below 95%. It is used in barrier films and is in primary form, classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vinylidene chloride units predominate by weight
Vinylidene chloride polymers are classified in 3904.50.00 when they are the predominant monomer.
If vinylidene chloride content is less than 5% by weight
Copolymers with less than 5% of a comonomer are treated as homopolymers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the vinyl chloride content predominates by weight over vinylidene chloride
• Note that vinylidene chloride polymers are classified in heading 3904.50.00, so ensure vinyl chloride is the predominant monomer
• Provide composition data to CBSA for verification
Related Products under Tariff item 3904.40.00
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).
Vinyl Chloride-Acrylic Copolymer Pellets
Vinyl chloride-acrylic copolymer pellets are copolymers where vinyl chloride units predominate by weight over acrylic monomers. They are used in paints and sealants and are in primary form (pellets), classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers.
Vinyl Chloride-Butadiene Copolymer Latex Powder
Vinyl chloride-butadiene copolymer latex powder is a spray-dried powder from a latex emulsion, with vinyl chloride as the dominant monomer. It is in primary form (powder) and classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers.
Vinyl Chloride-Ethylene Copolymer Granules
Vinyl chloride-ethylene copolymer granules are granular copolymers where vinyl chloride units predominate over ethylene. They are used for flexible films and packaging and are in primary form, classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers.
Vinyl Chloride-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer Powder
Vinyl chloride-maleic anhydride copolymer powder is a fine powder where vinyl chloride units exceed 95% by weight. It is used in adhesive formulations and is in primary form, classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers.
Vinyl Chloride-Methacrylate Copolymer Granules
Vinyl chloride-methacrylate copolymer granules are granules of vinyl chloride copolymerized with methacrylate esters, used in medical device coatings. Vinyl chloride is the lead monomer, and the granules are in primary form, classifiable under tariff item 3904.40.00.