Industrial Polyvinyl Carbazole Powder from Japan
Fine powder form of polyvinyl carbazole polymer with stabilizers as adjuvants, used in photoreceptor production. HTS 3905.99.3000 applies due to specific naming and 95%+ monomer contribution by weight.
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
• Submit lab analysis reports proving polyvinyl carbazole monomer exceeds 95% total polymer weight
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring particle size, which doesn't affect primary form classification
• Label clearly as 'primary form' to distinguish from compounded Chapter 39 articles