Vinyl Acetate-Butyl Acrylate Copolymer Granules from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)