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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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