HTS heading 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
Heading 3905 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 3905 at a glance
- 9 rated tariff lines; 1 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 3.2% to 5.3%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 9 of 9 lines on a list in effect (List 2, List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): In aqueous dispersion, In aqueous dispersion, Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups, Containing by weight 50 percent or more of derivatives of vinyl acetate, Polyvinyl carbazole (including adjuvants).
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 3905.12: Poly(vinyl acetate) (1 line)
- 3905.19: Poly(vinyl acetate) (1 line)
- 3905.21: Vinyl acetate copolymers (1 line)
- 3905.29: Vinyl acetate copolymers (1 line)
- 3905.30: Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups (1 line)
- 3905.91: Copolymers (2 lines)
- 3905.99: Other (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 3905
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905.12.00 | Poly(vinyl acetate): In aqueous dispersion | 4% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.19.00 | Poly(vinyl acetate): Other | 4% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.21.00 | Vinyl acetate copolymers: In aqueous dispersion | 4% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.29.00 | Vinyl acetate copolymers: Other | 4% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.30.00 | Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups | 3.2% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.91.10 | Containing by weight 50 percent or more of derivatives of vinyl acetate | 4% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.91.50 | Copolymers: Other | 5.3% | List 2 +25% | |
| 3905.99.30 | Polyvinyl carbazole (including adjuvants) | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 3905.99.80 | Other: Other | 5.3% | List 2 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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