Vinyl Chloride-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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