Partially Hydrolyzed PVA 1788 Resin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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