Synthomer Plextol VA Chloride-Ethylene Terpolymer Dispersion from China
Synthomer Plextol VA is a stable aqueous dispersion of vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride-ethylene terpolymer, <50% vinyl acetate derivatives, excluding aromatic monomers. Used in nonwoven binders and textiles. Classified in HTS 3904.30.20.00 following polymer classification hierarchy for specific comonomers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Submit FTIR or NMR analysis for monomer verification
• Ensure dispersion is primary form, not coated fabric
• Common issue: incorrect heading if ethylene content misreported