Partially Hydrolyzed PVA 1788 Resin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
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
• 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