Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene (VAE) Copolymer Emulsion from Japan
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 — 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
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