Vinyl Acetate-Acrylic Copolymer Emulsion Resin from China
Water-based emulsion of vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer in primary form for paints and adhesives, with vinyl acetate as the predominant monomer. Fits HTS 3905.91.5000 as 'other' copolymers of vinyl esters not meeting specific named subheadings. Used in industrial coatings requiring flexibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit detailed polymer specs confirming vinyl acetate predominance per subheading note (a)(4) to prevent shift to acrylic headings
• Emulsions qualify as primary forms if not further processed; include stability data in entry docs