Technical Grade N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NVP) Monomer from Japan

Technical grade NVP monomer contains minor impurities but remains a chemically defined heterocyclic lactam per Chapter 29 note (a). Used in industrial polymerizations for water-soluble resins in inks and coatings. HTS 2933.79.30.00 covers this specific N-vinyl pyrrolidone form.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15.5%

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

Submit GC-MS purity reports showing NVP as principal component to qualify under Chapter 29 impurity allowance

Declare exact impurity profile to avoid duties under residual oils (Chapter 27) or other chapters

Store below 25°C post-import; provide temperature-controlled shipping records to customs