New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Vinylidene Chloride Homopolymer Granules from Japan

Granules of vinylidene chloride homopolymer in primary form for extrusion into barrier films, with vinylidene chloride at 97% by weight. HTS 3904.50.00.00 covers these as it specifies polymers where the named monomer dominates per chapter subheading note (a)(1). Used in meat wrap and medical packaging.

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

• Document production process to prove primary form status; CBP may inspect for completion stage

• Tip: Use ISF filings early for resin shipments

• Avoid declaring with additives to prevent 3904.90 shift