Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Powder TK-100 from Japan
TK-100 copolymer powder has 6-10% vinyl acetate content balanced with vinyl chloride to exceed 95% total polymer weight under 3904.30 criteria. Used primarily in magnetic recording tapes and printing inks. Classified in 3904.30.60.00 as primary form copolymer resin meeting specific comonomer requirements.
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
• Provide FTIR spectroscopy or NMR analysis confirming vinyl acetate copolymer structure per subheading note (a)(2)
• Label clearly as 'primary form' to avoid classification as finished plastic products in Chapter 39 headings 3920+
• Watch for reclassification if packaged for retail; bulk shipments maintain primary form status