Wacker Vinnapas 555 EN Redispersible Terpolymer Powder from China
Wacker Vinnapas 555 EN is a spray-dried powder from vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride-ethylene terpolymers with vinyl acetate derivatives below 50% and no aromatic modification. Ideal for tile adhesives and repair mortars. Meets HTS 3904.30.20.00 as a named terpolymer in primary dispersible form.
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
• Include technical data sheets confirming terpolymer ratios and spray-drying process
• Avoid declaring as finished adhesive
• Pitfall: confusion with vinyl acetate-heavy copolymers in 'other' categories