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U.S. imports of polyvinyl acetate not in aqueous dispersion, in primary forms (HS 390519) totaled $3.5M in May 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Polyvinyl Acetate Not in Aqueous Dispersion, in Primary Forms paid $410K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| CANADA | $540K | $86K | -$454K |
| INDIA | $510K | -- | -$510K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $415K | -- | -$415K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $2K | $122K | +$120K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905190000 | POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE,NOT IN AQUEOUS DISPERS | $2.8M | 14.00% | $303K |
POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE,NOT IN AQUEOUS DISPERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3905190000 | POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE,NOT IN AQUEOUS DISPERS | $285K |
POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE,NOT IN AQUEOUS DISPERS
36.0K kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $1.4M | $62K | -$1.3M |
| Georgia | $647K | -- | -$647K |
| California | $217K | $13K | -$204K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $597K | $122K | -$475K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $548K | $28K | -$520K |