High VA Content Copolymer Pellets for Adhesives
High vinyl acetate content copolymer pellets with 92% vinyl acetate and minor acrylates, used for packaging adhesives. Although the vinyl acetate content is high, it does not reach 95%, so the product is not classified as pure poly(vinyl acetate) and falls under 'Other' vinyl acetate copolymers. The presence of acrylate comonomers makes it a copolymer rather than a homopolymer.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product were pure poly(vinyl acetate) with 95% or more VA content
Poly(vinyl acetate) in primary forms is classified under this subheading when VA content meets the 95% threshold.
If acrylate monomers predominate by weight
Acrylic polymers are classified under heading 3906 when acrylate units are the predominant monomer.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the exact copolymer composition, including the percentage of acrylate comonomers, to support classification under 3905.29.00
• Ensure the product is in primary form (pellets) and not mixed with additives that could change classification
• Consult the CBSA tariff classification advice service for binding rulings on borderline compositions
Related Products under Tariff item 3905.29.00
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