Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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