EVA-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer Pellets from China

Pellets blending ethylene, vinyl acetate hydrolyzed to vinyl alcohol for barrier films. 'Other' copolymer under HTS 3905.91.5000 due to vinyl acetate origin. Used in food packaging.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.3%

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
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

Note hydrolysis doesn't change base vinyl acetate classification if unmodified

Pellet form critical for primary status