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U.S. exports of vinyl acetate (HS 291532) totaled $46.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Vinyl Acetate paid $17K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $90K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vinyl Acetate imports of $124K in July 2026 ran 70% above the year-to-date monthly average of $73K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataVinyl acetate monomer (VAM), classified under 2915320000, is a critical petrochemical feedstock for polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers used in adhesives, paints, and packaging films. Singapore leads US imports under this heading, followed by South Korea and Saudi Arabia — a supplier geography reflecting large integrated petrochemical complexes in Asia and the Middle East that benefit from feedstock cost advantages. VAM is a flammable, reactive monomer requiring inhibitor management during transport, and importers must comply with DOT flammable-liquid regulations.
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VAM is prone to spontaneous polymerization if the inhibitor (typically hydroquinone) depletes during transit. Importers should verify inhibitor concentration in the certificate of analysis upon arrival and ensure storage conditions — particularly temperature — are within specification. Shipments with out-of-spec inhibitor levels may need to be retested or treated before use.
The United States does not have a free trade agreement with Singapore or Saudi Arabia. South Korea is a US FTA partner under KORUS, so qualifying VAM shipments of South Korean origin may be eligible for preferential duty treatment — importers should confirm origin qualification and obtain the appropriate certificate or certification of origin to claim the preference.
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Subheading 15 of 16 in heading 2915
Subheading 291532 · $124K of $84.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915320000 | Vinyl Acetate | $124K | 13.36% | 72.09% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2915320000 | Vinyl Acetate | $46.8M |
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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$124KYoY · Pro
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$46.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Belgium and Canada together take 68% of it.
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rate provision · imports
27.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.36%.