What types of products fall under HS-4 3905?

HS-4 3905 includes polymers of vinyl acetate and other vinyl esters in primary forms, such as poly(vinyl acetate) and vinyl acetate copolymers.

How do I choose between HS-6 390512 and 390519?

Select HS-6 390512 for poly(vinyl acetate) in aqueous dispersion and HS-6 390519 for solid forms not in aqueous dispersion.

What is the difference between HS-6 390521 and 390529?

HS-6 390521 is for vinyl acetate copolymers in aqueous dispersion, while HS-6 390529 is for those not in aqueous dispersion.

What should I know about importing poly(vinyl alcohol)?

Poly(vinyl alcohol) is classified under HS-6 390530, regardless of unhydrolyzed acetate groups, and may have specific import regulations.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 390591 and 390599?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified', indicating other vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, or vinyl polymers not specified in other subheadings.

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3905 — Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

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Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 3905 when importing or exporting polymers of vinyl acetate or other vinyl esters in primary forms. For example, if you're dealing with poly(vinyl acetate) in aqueous dispersion for adhesive applications, this heading is relevant.

When deciding between HS-6 390512 and 390519, consider the form of the poly(vinyl acetate). If your product is a water-based adhesive, use 390512. However, if it’s a solid form not in aqueous dispersion, 390519 is the correct choice.

For vinyl acetate copolymers, the distinction between HS-6 390521 and 390529 hinges on whether the product is in aqueous dispersion. If you have a copolymer in a water-based format, choose 390521; otherwise, opt for 390529.

If your product is poly(vinyl alcohol), it falls under HS-6 390530, regardless of whether it contains unhydrolyzed acetate groups. For other vinyl polymers not classified elsewhere, refer to HS-6 390591 or 390599 based on their copolymer status.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 3905 · polymers of vinyl acetate · poly(vinyl acetate) · vinyl acetate copolymers · aqueous dispersion · primary forms · poly(vinyl alcohol) · vinyl polymers · importing vinyl esters · exporting vinyl polymers

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Poly(vinyl acetate) in aqueous dispersion for adhesives
Solid poly(vinyl acetate) for coatings
Vinyl acetate copolymer in aqueous dispersion for paints
Vinyl acetate copolymer in solid form for construction materials
Poly(vinyl alcohol) for textile applications
Vinyl polymers used in packaging materials
Vinyl acetate copolymers for sealants

Common questions

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What is HS-4 3905 used for?
How to classify poly(vinyl acetate) for import?
Difference between HS-6 390512 and 390519?
What are vinyl acetate copolymers?
How to determine the right HS code for vinyl polymers?
Are there specific regulations for importing poly(vinyl alcohol)?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 3905?: HS-4 3905 includes polymers of vinyl acetate and other vinyl esters in primary forms, such as poly(vinyl acetate) and vinyl acetate copolymers.
How do I choose between HS-6 390512 and 390519?: Select HS-6 390512 for poly(vinyl acetate) in aqueous dispersion and HS-6 390519 for solid forms not in aqueous dispersion.
What is the difference between HS-6 390521 and 390529?: HS-6 390521 is for vinyl acetate copolymers in aqueous dispersion, while HS-6 390529 is for those not in aqueous dispersion.
What should I know about importing poly(vinyl alcohol)?: Poly(vinyl alcohol) is classified under HS-6 390530, regardless of unhydrolyzed acetate groups, and may have specific import regulations.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 390591 and 390599?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified', indicating other vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, or vinyl polymers not specified in other subheadings.

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