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EVA Tarpaulin Film

Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer flexible film, 4 mil thick, for temporary protective covers and tarps. Falls in 3920.99.2000 as 'other flexible film' where EVA comonomers meet predominance test under subheading note (a)(4).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+37.5%41.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3901.30Lower: 17.8% vs 41.7%

If ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers with 95%+ named comonomers

Specific copolymer subheading 3901.30 applies if meeting 95% threshold per note (a)(2).

3921.90.11.00Same rate: 41.7%

If pre-perforated sheets for drainage applications

Sheets with punched holes are 'punched' under 3921.90.11, not plain flexible film.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 41.7%

If cut and hemmed into finished tarpaulin articles

Completed articles of plastic classify in 3926, not component sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide FTIR spectroscopy for comonomer ratios to confirm 'other plastics' status

• Ensure no metal lamination; combined materials shift to 3920.99.40