Mowilith LDM 7412 Paper Coating Dispersion
Mowilith LDM 7412 is a soft-film-forming vinyl acetate copolymer aqueous dispersion used for surface sizing and coating of paper and cardboard. It meets HTS 3905.21.00.00 criteria as a primary-form vinyl acetate copolymer where comonomer units exceed 95% by weight in dispersion.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | +35.0% | 39% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If applied to paper before import
Finished coated paper products shift to Chapter 48 classification.
If for other vinyl acetate polymers not meeting copolymer specs
Polymers not qualifying under specific copolymer subheadings go to 3905.19.
If gelatinized or modified as surface sizing agent
Modified starches and similar preparations for paper sizing are in Chapter 35.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis showing polymer solids content and dispersion medium to validate primary form status
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying with paper products; this is the base polymer, not finished coated paper (4802/4811)
• Confirm no plasticizers exceed levels that would invoke 3920.43 definitions for reclassification
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