Polyvinyl Acetate-Vinyl Versatate Copolymer Resin from China
Solid resin copolymer of polyvinyl acetate and vinyl versatate for exterior paints, meeting 'other' criteria. HTS 3905.91.5000 for vinyl ester copolymers in primary forms. Enhances durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm <95% VAM to avoid 3905.21; use quantitative assays
• Resin flakes/pellets stay primary; avoid sheet form