Pliovic MVP Vinyl Chloride Terpolymer Resin from China
Pliovic MVP combines vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, and minor maleic acid monomers but vinyl chloride-acetate units exceed 95% total polymer weight. Primary pellet form for blow molding applications. HTS 3904.30.60.00 as qualifying 'Other' copolymer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
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
• Terpolymer minor monomers ignored if named copolymer units meet 95% threshold
• Pellet form must be uniform; irregular shapes risk parts classification
• Compare melt flow index against PVC standards to prevent 3904.10 misclassification