Vinyl Acetate Monomer from Mexico
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is the ester of acetic acid and vinyl alcohol, used primarily in the production of polyvinyl acetate for adhesives, paints, and coatings. It falls under HTS 2915.39.90.00 as an 'other' ester of acetic acid, being a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to its chemical structure as a simple acetate ester.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels (>99%) via certificate of analysis to avoid reclassification as mixtures; ensure UN-approved packaging for flammable liquids; declare exact CAS number (108-05-4) on entry documents