Vinyl Acetate-Acrylic Copolymer Powder from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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