Barrier Grade PVDC Resin from Japan
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 — 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
• 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