Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify monomer composition via lab analysis to confirm >95% vinyl chloride content for 3904.40 classification
• Include supplier's certificate of analysis (COA) documenting copolymer type and primary form status
• Avoid misclassification as PVC homopolymer (3904.10) by specifying copolymer nature in commercial invoice