Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify exact grade (VYHH, VMCH) and ratios; influences classification
• Not tubes/pipes with fittings (3917 free rate note inapplicable)
• Coatings industry standard; include end-use declaration