3904.90.50.00/Polyvinylidene Chloride Resin PVDC/Japan

Polyvinylidene Chloride Resin PVDC from Japan

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 — 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

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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