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VAMMA Copolymer Beads (Vinyl Acetate-Methyl Methacrylate) from Mexico

Bead-form copolymer with 52% vinyl acetate and methyl methacrylate for optical coatings. HTS 3905.91.10.00 due to vinyl acetate derivative weight majority in primary beads. Used in specialty paints and inks.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

14%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use GPC testing to document molecular weight and monomer ratios for CBP verification

• Distinguish from methacrylates; VA must predominate or reclassifies to 3906 series