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Partially Hydrolyzed PVA 1788 Resin from Germany

PVA 1788 resin features 88% hydrolysis, containing notable unhydrolyzed acetate groups, making it suitable for packaging films and paper coatings. This primary form polymer is imported as free-flowing powder. It qualifies for HTS 3905.30.00.00 due to its explicit inclusion of poly(vinyl alcohol) with unhydrolyzed acetate groups.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit certificates of analysis confirming acetate content and hydrolysis ratio to validate 3905.30 classification

• Use ISBP documentation standards for polymer purity declarations

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'adhesive grade' which could trigger reclassification to Chapter 35