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Acronal 290D Textile Binder from Japan

Acronal 290D is an aqueous dispersion of vinyl acetate copolymer designed for pigment printing and finishing of textiles, providing binding and flexibility. Classified under HTS 3905.21.00.00 as it qualifies as a vinyl acetate copolymer in primary aqueous dispersion form per chapter polymer rules.

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

• Obtain technical data sheets confirming aqueous dispersion and copolymer composition to support 3905 classification over finished preparations

• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form polymers' to prevent customs viewing as Chapter 38 mixtures or preparations

• Check for stabilizers; chemically modified polymers may require 'Other' classification if not specifically covered