Vinyl Chloride-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer Powder from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit monomer weight percentage certification to leverage note (a)(1) for 'poly' designation
• Powder form must be free of additives >2%; otherwise, risks 3824 classification
• Watch for dust hazard labeling requirements under DOT for chemical imports