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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include stability test data with monomer specs
• Primary form only—no coated paper
• Pitfall: end-use declarations leading to Chapter 48 misclassification