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EVA-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer Pellets from Germany

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 — 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

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

• Pellet form critical for primary status