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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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