Vinyl Acetate-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer Granules from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Document butyl acrylate as <50% to secure VA-dominant status
• Ensure granules free of plasticizers; subheading 3920.43 excludes them from consideration
• Reclassification risk if imported as hot-melt adhesive sticks (heading 3919)