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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Note hydrolysis doesn't change base vinyl acetate classification if unmodified
• Pellet form critical for primary status