Poly(vinyl acetate) Emulsion from Germany
A water-based emulsion of poly(vinyl acetate) with at least 95% vinyl acetate monomer units by weight, used primarily as a binder in adhesives and paints. It falls under HTS 3905.19.00.00 as 'other' poly(vinyl acetate) in primary forms, distinct from specific copolymers or chemically modified variants. This classification applies to emulsions not meeting more specific subheadings.
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
• Verify monomer content exceeds 95% vinyl acetate per subheading note (a)(1) via lab analysis certificate
• Ensure declaration as 'primary form' not compounded articles to avoid Chapter 39 reclassification
• Common pitfall: mislabeling emulsions as finished paints under 3209