Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Elastomer Pellets from China
EVA elastomer is a copolymer where ethylene units predominate over vinyl acetate, exceeding 95% ethylene content by weight, making it an elastomeric polymer under HTS 3901.90.10. It is imported in primary pellet form for flexible foam production in footwear. Subheading rules classify it here due to predominant ethylene monomer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Request detailed copolymer analysis reports to prove ethylene predominance per subheading note (a)(4)
• Avoid importing masterbatched versions, which may classify under 3901.90.90
• Watch for contamination claims at customs affecting primary form status