Solef 21508/1001 PVDF-Vinyl Acetate Alloy Resin from Japan
Solef 21508/1001 is a specialty copolymer alloy of vinylidene fluoride with vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate components, but classified by predominant vinyl chloride copolymer characteristics meeting 3904.30.60. Used in wire coatings. Primary form pellets qualify under 'Other' copolymers.
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
• Complex copolymers require detailed monomer weight % breakdown per subheading note (a)(4)
• Distinguish from fluoropolymers (3904.61); vinyl chloride predominance governs classification
• Test for halogenated olefin content; excessive fluoromonomers shift to 3904.61 series