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Industrial PVAc Binder Resin from Japan

Solid resin beads of poly(vinyl acetate) homopolymer for industrial adhesive formulations, with vinyl acetate comprising ≥95% by weight. Falls under 3905.19.00.00 as other vinyl acetate polymers in primary forms.

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

• Certify via GPC analysis that molecular weight distribution confirms homopolymer status

• Ship in original manufacturer packaging to prove primary form

• Common error: classifying granulated form as plastic pellets under 3901-3915