Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) Pellets from Japan
Granular EVA copolymer pellets with 18% vinyl acetate content, used for hot-melt adhesives and foam production. Classified under 3905.29.00.00 as a vinyl acetate copolymer where the vinyl acetate units contribute less than 95% by weight, falling into 'Other' per subheading note (a)(4) based on predominant monomer comparison within the series.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
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
Import Tips
• Provide detailed monomer composition certificates showing vinyl acetate content to confirm classification under 'Other' copolymers
• Verify the predominant monomer unit per subheading note (a)(4); blends over 95% may shift to specific subheadings
• Avoid misclassification as polyethylene (3901) by documenting vinyl comonomer presence