BASF Acronal V 215 Terpolymer Latex from Japan
BASF Acronal V 215 latex features vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride-ethylene terpolymers with vinyl acetate <50% by weight, polymerized from non-aromatic monomers. Binder for paper coatings and textiles. Primary polymer form qualifies for HTS 3904.30.20.00.
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
• Include stability test data with monomer specs
• Primary form only—no coated paper
• Pitfall: end-use declarations leading to Chapter 48 misclassification