Acrylic Impact Modifier Pellets MBAM from China
Methyl methacrylate-butadiene-acrylate-methyl methacrylate (MBAM) copolymer pellets used to toughen PVC. HTS 3906.90.5000 applies as acrylic copolymer with predominant acrylic monomers per classification rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document core-shell morphology via TEM images if challenged on copolymer structure
• Clearly distinguish from finished PVC compounds (Chapter 39 heading 3904)
• Masterbatch containing >50% carrier resin may classify as polymer blend