Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) from Mexico
Vinyl acetate monomer is an aromatic ester of acetic acid used primarily in the production of polyvinyl acetate emulsions for adhesives, paints, and coatings. It falls under HTS 2915.39.31.00 as an aromatic ester of acetic acid described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific chemical products in this category. This classification applies to its pure form as a chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chemically defined compound requirements under Chapter 29 notes; ensure proper UN packaging for flammable liquids (Class 3); avoid misclassification as mixtures by providing assay reports showing single isomer content