Polyvinyl Alcohol Resin
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer derived from polyvinyl acetate through hydrolysis, classified under HTS 3905.99.8000 as a chemically modified 'other' vinyl polymer in primary form (granules or powder). It meets the subheading note criteria for chemically modified polymers not specifically covered elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.3% | +25.0% | 30.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.3% | — | 5.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.3% | — | 5.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.3% | — | 5.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.3% | — | 5.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in aqueous solution
Dissolved polymers are often classified by end-use form under acrylic/vinyl copolymers rather than primary vinyl polymers.
If less than 95% hydrolyzed
Minimally modified polyvinyl acetate falls under specific vinyl acetate polymers per subheading note (a)(1).
If blended with >5% other chemicals
Chemical preparations exceeding simple polymer criteria shift to prepared binders chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis or supplier certification confirming hydrolysis from polyvinyl acetate and monomer predominance per subheading note (a)(3)
• Ensure primary form (granules/powder, not solution); dissolved PVOH may classify under 3906 as acrylic polymers
Related Products under HTS 3905.99.80.00
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Pellets (18% VA)
EVA resin with 18% vinyl acetate content in primary pellet form, classified under HTS 3905.99.8000 as 'other' vinyl polymers since neither ethylene nor vinyl acetate predominates to 95% or meets specific copolymer subheadings. Used in adhesives and films.
Vinyl Pyrrolidone-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Powder
VP/VA copolymer (50/50) used in hair sprays, classified HTS 3905.99.8000 as other vinyl copolymer powder in primary form; no monomer meets 95% rule. Chemically similar to PVP but with acetate component.
Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin
Vinyl chloride (86%)-vinyl acetate (14%) copolymer resin for coatings, classified HTS 3905.99.8000 as other vinyl polymers not meeting specific VC/VA subheadings. Primary powder/granule form.
Vinyl Versatate Copolymer Pellets
Vinyl ester of versatic acid copolymer (branched C9-C11) with vinyl acetate, classified HTS 3905.99.8000 as other vinyl ester polymers in primary pellet form. Used in weather-resistant coatings.
Hydrolyzed Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Hydrolyzed EVA copolymer with pendant hydroxyl groups from partial vinyl acetate hydrolysis, HTS 3905.99.8000 as chemically modified other vinyl polymer per note (a)(3). Primary powder form.
Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer AC
AC copolymer (85% vinylidene chloride, 15% acrylonitrile) is a specialty vinyl polymer used in barrier coatings, classified in HTS 3905.99.8000 as 'other' vinyl polymers where no monomer reaches 95% dominance per subheading note (a)(4). Supplied in primary pellet form.