Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer Emulsion from Germany
An aqueous dispersion of vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer where vinyl acetate units contribute 95% or more by weight of the total polymer content. Meets HTS 3905.12.00.00 classification as it qualifies under 'poly(vinyl acetate)' per subheading note (a)(1) despite minor ethylene comonomer. Used in adhesives, coatings, and textiles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit detailed monomer ratio documentation; ethylene content must not exceed 5% to stay in 3905.12 per note (a)(1)
• Label containers with exact solids percentage and pH to prevent CBP challenges on 'aqueous dispersion' status
• Avoid shipping in frozen state; thawing can alter dispersion stability, leading to quality disputes at entry