Styrene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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