Barrier Grade PVDC Resin from China
High-barrier grade PVDC resin in primary pellet form, 98% vinylidene chloride, for pharmaceutical blister packaging. Falls squarely under HTS 3904.50.00.00 as primary vinylidene chloride polymer per strict 95% monomer criterion in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure MSDS specifies monomer % and primary form; critical for pharma supply chain
• Tip: Use FDA prior notice for resin intermediates
• Common error: classifying masterbatched resin as 3904.90