Levapren 800 HV Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Terpolymer from China
Levapren 800 HV is a terpolymer resin of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate (<50% derivatives), and ethylene in primary pellet form, designed for cable insulation and flooring compounds. It meets HTS 3901.30.20.00 as a specific terpolymer with required weight percentages and no aromatic modification. Used in wire coatings for flexibility and durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Obtain detailed FTIR or NMR analysis reports proving terpolymer ratios to avoid reclassification
• Declare as primary form only if not compounded
• Pitfall: blending with fillers may push into Chapter 39 plates/sheets (3920)