Vinylidene Fluoride-Hexafluoropropylene Copolymer (PVDF-HFP)
PVDF-HFP copolymer granules for battery binders, under HTS 3904.69.5000 as other fluoropolymers where vinylidene fluoride predominates per weight rules.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +37.5% | 44% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If propylene monomer dominates
Ethylene-propylene copolymers classify in 3901 if predominant.
If for non-fluorinated halogenated copolymers
Lacks fluorine; goes to general other halogenated olefins.
If pre-compounded for battery parts
Parts of batteries classify in Chapter 85, not primary polymers.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide GPC/FTIR test results showing monomer predominance
• Segregate from standard PVDF shipments to avoid commingling errors
Related Products under HTS 3904.69.50.00
Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resin (PVDF)
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.
Fluorosulfonated Polymer Powder (for Membranes)
Fluorinated polymer powder with sulfonyl groups for ion-exchange membranes, classified as other fluoropolymers in HTS 3904.69.5000 primary forms. Chemical modification keeps it in 'other' per subheading note (a)(3).
Chlorinated Fluoropolymer Concentrate Pellets
Pellets of chlorinated olefin fluoropolymers for extrusion, HTS 3904.69.5000 as other in primary forms, compliant with 95% polymer content.
Perfluoroalkoxy Resin (PFA)
PFA fluoropolymer resin from perfluoroalkyl vinyl ethers and TFE, classified HTS 3904.69.5000 other fluoropolymers primary forms.
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Special Copolymer
Specialty FEP variant copolymer pellets, HTS 3904.69.5000 other fluoropolymers.
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Pellets (PCTFE)
PCTFE resin in pellet form is a fluoropolymer from chlorotrifluoroethylene, fitting HTS 3904.69.5000 as 'other fluoropolymers' in primary forms. Classification follows subheading rules for polymers where the monomer exceeds 95% by weight.