Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) from Japan
Vinyl acetate monomer is a clear, colorless liquid chemically defined as the ester of acetic acid with vinyl alcohol (CH3COOCH=CH2). It falls under HTS 2915.32.00.00 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester per Chapter 29 note (a). Primarily used as a raw material for polymerization.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically >99%) to confirm classification as pure compound; ensure proper UN1263 hazardous labeling for flammable liquids; avoid bulk shipments without stabilizer documentation