Styrene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Powder from Germany
Fine powder form of styrene-vinyl acetate copolymer for hot-melt adhesives and paper coatings, with balanced monomers not meeting named copolymer thresholds. HTS 3905.91.5000 covers this as 'other' vinyl ester copolymer in primary form. Essential for packaging industry applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document powder as primary form (not compounded); avoid 'article' classification under 3920+
• Use FTIR/GC-MS analysis to prove vinyl acetate copolymer status per note (a)(4) predominant monomer rule