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PVA 24-88 Textile Sizing Polymer from Japan

Specialty PVA 24-88 with 88% hydrolysis for warp sizing in cotton weaving, featuring acetate groups for adhesion. Imported as primary white powder. Fits HTS 3905.30.00.00 definition perfectly.

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

• Specify 'textile auxiliary - primary form' in invoices

• Provide solubility specs to confirm polymer status

• Common error: classifying as prepared size under 3809