Pliovic MVP Vinyl Chloride Terpolymer Resin from Japan
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 — 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
• 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