EVA 18-3 Copolymer Pellets from China
EVA 18-3 is a low vinyl acetate (18%) ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in granular primary form, used for extrusion into films and foams. Classified under HTS 3901.30.60.00 as it meets the 95% comonomer content requirement for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in the 'Other' subheading. Ideal for packaging and footwear applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include technical data sheets showing exact ethylene/vinyl acetate ratios; importers often face audits without this
• Ensure pellets are in primary form without additives exceeding classification thresholds
• Label shipments clearly as 'EVA Copolymer - Primary Form' to aid CBP review