Vinyl Acetate-Acrylate Copolymer Resin from China

Powdered copolymer resin of vinyl acetate (60%) and acrylate esters, used in paints and adhesives. Falls under 3905.29.00.00 as 'Other' vinyl acetate copolymers since neither monomer reaches 95% and vinyl acetate predominates over other units in the 3905 series.

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

Submit lab analysis reports proving vinyl acetate as the weight-predominant monomer for 3905 classification

Label primary forms clearly (pellets/powder) to avoid confusion with compounded articles in Chapter 39 headings

Check for plasticizer content if applicable, as it affects related subheadings like 3920.43