Vinyl Chloride-Acrylic Copolymer Pellets from Japan
Pelletized copolymer of vinyl chloride and acrylic monomers, with vinyl chloride predominant (>50% by weight over other units), used in paints and sealants. Classified in HTS 3904.40.00.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers not specifically named elsewhere. Primary form ensures it's not considered a finished article.
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 or NMR test reports proving vinyl chloride predominance per subheading note (a)(4)
• Declare as 'primary form' explicitly; compounded products risk reclassification to Chapter 39 other headings
• Check for REACH-like compliance docs if from EU, as US CBP may scrutinize chemical imports