Vinyl Chloride-Butadiene Copolymer Latex Powder

Spray-dried powder from vinyl chloride-butadiene latex emulsion, vinyl chloride dominant, for paper coatings. HTS 3904.40.00.00 for other copolymers in primary dry form. Note (a)(4) governs multi-monomer classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3901.30Lower: 15.3% vs 40.3%

If butadiene (ethlene-propene) dominates

LPG-derived polymers in 3901 if predominant.

3910.00.00.00Lower: 38% vs 40.3%

If imported as aqueous dispersion

Silicones/emulsions in 3910, not solid polymers.

3921.90.19Same rate: 40.3%

If retail household coating kits <38cm

US note limits free rate but classifies retail items.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove dry powder is primary form, not dispersion (3910 if liquid)

Moisture content <1% key to avoid 3910 reclassification

Fumigation cert if wood palletized—chemicals attract pests

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Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin

This copolymer resin consists of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate monomers, with vinyl chloride comprising over 95% by weight, used primarily in coatings and adhesives. It falls under HTS 3904.40.00.00 as an 'other vinyl chloride copolymer' in primary form, distinct from specific copolymers like those in 3904.30. Supplied as free-flowing pellets for industrial processing.

Vinyl Chloride-Acrylic Copolymer Pellets

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.

Vinyl Chloride-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer Powder

Fine powder copolymer of vinyl chloride and maleic anhydride, vinyl chloride >95% by weight, for adhesive formulations. Falls under HTS 3904.40.00.00 as other vinyl chloride copolymers per prefix rule in subheading note (a)(1). Primary form distinguishes from compounded products.

Functionalized Vinyl Chloride Copolymer Beads

Beads of vinyl chloride copolymer chemically modified with functional groups, still predominantly vinyl chloride, for specialty coatings. HTS 3904.40.00.00 per note (a)(3) for modified polymers not specifically covered. Primary beads form for downstream processing.

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Vinyl Chloride-Methacrylate Copolymer Granules

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