Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) Pellets from Germany
Granular EVA copolymer pellets used in hot-melt adhesives and shoe soles, containing at least 95% combined ethylene and vinyl acetate monomer units by weight. Classified under HTS 3905.91.5000 as a copolymer of vinyl acetate not specifically covered elsewhere in the vinyl polymers series. Primary form for further processing into finished products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify monomer composition via lab testing to confirm ≥95% ethylene/vinyl acetate content for proper classification under subheading note (a)(2)
• Provide supplier certificates of analysis (COA) showing primary form (pellets/resin) to avoid misclassification as finished articles