Emulsion PVC Resin E-12 for Flooring from China
Emulsion-polymerized PVC homopolymer resin E-12 used in flexible flooring and wall coverings. Falls under 3904.10.00.00 due to its unmixed state with pure vinyl chloride polymer content exceeding 95%. Provides fine particle size for paste processing applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify emulsion process purity to distinguish from copolymers; common error is confusing with plastisol compounds
• Use dust-free packaging for fine powders to prevent CBP inspection issues
• Test for residual vinyl chloride monomer levels below 1 ppm