EVA-Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer Pellets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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