Levapren 800 HV Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Terpolymer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)