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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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