Polyacrylic Acid Granules from Japan
Granular polyacrylic acid polymer used in superabsorbent materials and water treatment chemicals, qualifying as pure acrylic with >95% monomer content. HTS 3906.90.2000 covers these other acrylic polymers in primary forms. Typically packaged in moisture-proof bags.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for neutralization degree; fully polymerized forms stay here, partially neutralized may shift to Chapter 38
• Declare exact dry polymer content excluding water/solvent to meet primary forms definition