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Polyvinylidene Chloride Resin PVDC from China

Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) resin is a halogenated olefin polymer used primarily for food packaging films due to its excellent barrier properties against oxygen and moisture. It falls under HTS 3904.90.5000 as a primary form polymer of a halogenated olefin (vinylidene chloride), classified in 'Other' since it does not meet the 95% monomer threshold for specific copolymers in earlier subheadings.

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

Verify polymer composition via lab testing to confirm >95% PVDC monomer content per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification

Provide manufacturer's technical data sheets documenting primary form (granules/powder) and CAS number for customs clearance

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as PVC, which shifts to 3904.10; ensure no plasticizers exceed limits if applicable