Super-High Viscosity PVA 49-88 from Japan
PVA 49-88 provides exceptional thickening with 88% hydrolysis, used in construction mortars and ceramics. Primary powder with acetate groups. Classified under 3905.30.00.00 as specified.
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
• Test for plasticizer content per 3920.43 note if additives present
• Industrial end-use certificates aid classification
• Pitfall: mortar admixture declaration to 3824