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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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