Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resin (PVDF) from Canada
PVDF is a fluoropolymer derived from vinylidene fluoride monomer, classified under HTS 3904.69.5000 as it falls within 'other fluoropolymers' in primary forms like pellets or powder. It meets the subheading note requiring the named monomer to contribute 95% or more by weight.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
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
• Verify monomer content exceeds 95% vinylidene fluoride via lab analysis to confirm classification under this specific fluoropolymer subheading
• Provide detailed polymer composition certificates to CBP to avoid reclassification to generic plastic headings
• Ensure primary form (granules/powder) documentation; finished articles shift to Chapter 39 headings like 3920