U.S. imports of polyvinyl acetate not in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms (HS 390519) totaled $4.6M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Polyvinyl Acetate Not in Aqueous Dispersion, in Primary Forms paid $408K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 8.80% of the $4.6M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Polyvinyl Acetate Not in Aqueous Dispersion, in Primary Forms imports of $4.6M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSolid and solution-form polyvinyl acetate — classified under 3905190000 — serves as a versatile intermediate for the production of polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl butyral, and hot-melt adhesive formulations, distinguishing it commercially from the aqueous dispersion form. Germany is the leading supplier to the US market under this heading, with India and Canada also contributing to import volumes. The non-aqueous form's higher solids content and varied physical presentations (beads, granules, solutions in organic solvents) require careful attention to packaging and transport regulations, particularly for solvent-based grades.
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101 shipments/mo
Yes, provided the product is a polymer in primary form and not a formulated adhesive preparation. If the solution contains additives that render it a finished adhesive product, it may instead fall under Chapter 35. The line between a polymer solution and a prepared adhesive can be narrow; a binding ruling from CBP is advisable when the product is heavily compounded.
A commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (EUR.1 or supplier's declaration for EU-origin goods), and the manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming polymer identity and physical form are standard. Because the US does not currently have an FTA with the EU, MFN duty rates apply, but accurate origin documentation remains essential for statistical and compliance purposes.
HSChapter 39
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 3905
Subheading 390519 · $4.6M of $34.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$259KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.8M of Polyvinyl Acetate Not in Aqueous Dispersion, in Primary Forms.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Canada together supply 80% of it. India pays 14.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.80% of total import value.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905190000 | Polymers of Vinyl Acetate,not in Aqueous Dispers | $4.6M | 8.80% | 84.29% | $408K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3905190000 | Polymers of Vinyl Acetate,not in Aqueous Dispers | $259K |
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.
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