Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene (VAE) Redispersible Powder from Japan
Spray-dried VAE powder with 65% vinyl acetate for tile adhesives and mortars. Classifies under HTS 3905.91.10.00 as primary copolymer powder exceeding 50% VA derivatives threshold. Enhances flexibility in construction mixes.
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
• Provide redispersibility specs but classify as primary powder, not admixture
• Test for protective colloid content; excessive additives may classify as 3824.40