Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin from Japan
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 — 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
• 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