Vinaflex VPV-50 Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Granules from Japan
Vinaflex VPV-50 granules feature 50% vinyl acetate copolymerized with vinyl chloride, totaling over 95% named monomers by weight. These thermoplastic granules serve as base resin for flexible films and adhesives. HTS 3904.30.60.00 covers this as 'Other' primary form vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate 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
• Submit manufacturer's technical data sheet specifying exact vinyl acetate percentage to Customs for binding ruling
• Avoid common error of declaring as PVC plastisol; plastisols with plasticizers go to different subheadings
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which could trigger reclassification as chemically modified