Vinyl Acetate-Vinyl Chloride Copolymer Resin from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify monomer composition via lab testing to confirm 50%+ vinyl acetate derivatives per subheading note (a)(2)

Provide supplier certificates of analysis documenting weight percentages to avoid reclassification during customs exam