Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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