Vinyl Acetate-Veova Copolymer Beads
Vinyl Acetate-Veova Copolymer Beads are spherical beads of a copolymer of vinyl acetate and Veova (a vinyl ester of versatic acid), used in architectural paints. The product is in primary form (beads) and is classified under tariff item 3905.91.00 as a copolymer of vinyl acetate, with vinyl acetate being the predominant monomer unit by weight.
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 is poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups
Poly(vinyl alcohol) is a separate polymer of vinyl acetate and is classified under this subheading.
If the copolymer is not predominantly vinyl acetate or if it is a chemically modified polymer
Other vinyl polymers in primary forms, not specifically covered elsewhere, are classified under this subheading.
If the beads are dissolved in a volatile organic solvent where the solvent exceeds 50% of the solution weight
Solutions of polymers in volatile organic solvents are excluded from Chapter 39 and classified in Chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the copolymer composition with a certificate of analysis, showing that vinyl acetate is the predominant monomer unit by weight
• The beads must be in primary form (e.g
• beads, granules) and not further worked
• If the beads are mixed with other polymers or contain additives above 1% by weight, the classification may shift to another subheading
Related Products under Tariff item 3905.91.00
Acrylic-Modified Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Flakes
Acrylic-modified vinyl acetate copolymer flakes, chemically modified for adhesives, balancing tack and cohesion. The flakes are in primary form and the vinyl acetate content is modified with acrylic, classifying them as a vinyl acetate copolymer under this item.
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) Pellets
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer pellets used in hot-melt adhesives and shoe soles, containing at least 95% combined ethylene and vinyl acetate monomer units by weight. The pellets are in primary form and the vinyl acetate content is significant, classifying them as a vinyl acetate copolymer.
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer Pellets
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer pellets with 60% vinyl acetate content, used for flexible films and foams in applications such as shoe soles and packaging. The high vinyl acetate content makes it a copolymer of vinyl acetate, classified under this tariff item as a primary form.
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate-Methyl Acrylate Terpolymer Granules
Ethylene-vinyl acetate-methyl acrylate terpolymer granules for flexible films and foams, with vinyl acetate as a key comonomer. The granules are in primary form and the vinyl acetate content is significant, classifying them as a vinyl acetate copolymer.
EVA-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer Pellets
EVA-vinyl alcohol copolymer pellets, blending ethylene and vinyl acetate hydrolyzed to vinyl alcohol for barrier films. The pellets are in primary form and the vinyl acetate origin is significant, classifying them as a vinyl acetate copolymer.
High VA Content EVA Granules for Wire Insulation
High vinyl acetate content EVA granules with 70% vinyl acetate, used for electrical wire insulation due to flexibility and adhesion properties. The granules are in primary form and meet the copolymer classification for vinyl acetate polymers.