Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer Pellets from Germany
EVA copolymer pellets contain ethylene monomer units comprising 95% or more by weight, copolymerized with vinyl acetate for flexibility. Used in primary form for adhesives, footwear, and films. Fits 3901.90.55.01 per subheading note (a)(2) for specified ethylene copolymers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.5%
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 lab test results proving vinyl acetate comonomer <5% to qualify under this specific ethylene copolymer subheading
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form pellets' to distinguish from compounded or finished products
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as generic plastic; specify exact copolymer ratio for Customs review