Vinyl Acetate-Acrylic Copolymer Powder

Spray-dried powder copolymer with 55% vinyl acetate for water-based paints and adhesives. HTS 3905.91.10.00 applies as primary form with vinyl acetate derivatives comprising over half by weight. Used in construction and paper coatings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+25.0%29%
🇲🇽Mexico4%4%
🇨🇦Canada4%4%
🇩🇪Germany4%4%
🇯🇵Japan4%4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3906.90.50Higher: 29.2% vs 29%

If acrylic monomer predominates

Note (a)(4) directs to subheading of weight-predominant monomer unit (acrylics in 3906).

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 29%

If imported as aqueous dispersion/emulsion

Liquid preparations of polymers classify in 3824, not primary solid forms in Chapter 39.

3905.91Same rate: 29%

If copolymers with under 50% vinyl acetate derivatives

Strict 50% threshold defines this specific subheading vs residual 'other' copolymers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FTIR or NMR analysis proving vinyl acetate dominance to comply with polymer classification notes

Label as 'primary form' distinctly from emulsions, which may classify under 3905.91.30 if liquid

Avoid misdeclaration as acrylic-dominant; acrylic >50% shifts to 3906.90 subheadings

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Vinyl Acetate-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer Granules

Granules containing 58% vinyl acetate derivatives for flexible coatings and sealants. HTS 3905.91.10.00 for primary forms where VA derivatives meet or exceed 50% by weight. Applied in automotive and architectural sealants.

Vinyl Acetate-Vinyl Chloride Copolymer Resin

This copolymer resin contains over 50% vinyl acetate derivatives by weight, used primarily in adhesives and coatings. It falls under HTS 3905.91.10.00 as a primary form polymer meeting the subheading note for copolymers where vinyl acetate derivatives predominate. Supplied as granules or powder for industrial processing.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer Pellets

EVA pellets with 60% vinyl acetate content for flexible films and foams. Classified in HTS 3905.91.10.00 due to exceeding 50% vinyl acetate derivatives threshold in primary pellet form. Ideal for shoe soles and packaging.

High VA Content EVA Granules for Wire Insulation

Granules of EVA copolymer with 70% vinyl acetate for electrical wire coatings. Meets HTS 3905.91.10.00 criteria for primary polymers dominated by vinyl acetate derivatives. Provides flexibility and adhesion in insulation applications.

VAMMA Copolymer Beads (Vinyl Acetate-Methyl Methacrylate)

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.

Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene (VAE) Redispersible Powder

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.