U.S. imports of polyvinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion (HS 390512) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Polyvinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion paid $30K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 1.20% of the $2.5M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolyvinyl acetate (PVAc) in aqueous dispersion — essentially a water-based emulsion — is a foundational adhesive and binder raw material for the woodworking, paper, and construction industries, where it underpins white glues, laminating adhesives, and paper coatings. Classified under a single US tariff line (3905120000), this form is distinguished from solid or solution-form PVAc by its water-continuous phase, which affects both handling logistics and end-use formulation. Canada leads US import supply, with Mexico also a significant source, making USMCA origin qualification a relevant duty-planning consideration for North American supply chains.
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Heading 390512 covers homopolymers — chains composed solely of vinyl acetate repeat units — while heading 390521 covers copolymers, where vinyl acetate is polymerized with one or more other monomers. The supplier's technical specification or certificate of analysis identifying the polymer composition is the key document for making this distinction at entry.
Customs value is generally assessed on the transaction value of the goods as imported, including the water phase. The gross weight of the dispersion (including water) is typically used for freight and manifest purposes, but the commercial invoice should clearly state the solids content and total weight to avoid valuation disputes. A licensed customs broker can advise on proper documentation.
HSChapter 39
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 3905
Subheading 390512 · $2.5M of $34.4M
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Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$682KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.9M of Polyvinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905120000 | Polymers of Vinyl Acetate, In Aqueous Dispersion | $2.5M | 1.20% | 9.50% | $30K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3905120000 | Polymers of Vinyl Acetate, In Aqueous Dispersion | $682K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Colombia together supply 95% of it. Egypt pays 16.5% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
90.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.20% of total import value.