Dairen R-336EA Carpet Backing Binder from China

Dairen R-336EA is a vinyl acetate copolymer aqueous dispersion specifically formulated for tufted carpet backing impregnation and lamination. It qualifies for HTS 3905.21.00.00 as a primary-form vinyl acetate copolymer dispersion following chapter note (a)(2) provisions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Supplier specs must detail aqueous dispersion characteristics and copolymer composition for customs review

Prevent misclassification as finished carpet (5702/5703) by proving it's the raw polymer binder

Test for film-forming properties that distinguish it from latex in 4002