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U.S. imports of vinyl acetate (HS 291532) totaled $98K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Vinyl Acetate paid $11K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $98K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vinyl Acetate imports of $98K in April 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $63K.
Last updated: April 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915320000 | VINYL ACETATE | $98K | 11.67% | $11K |
VINYL ACETATE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2915320000 | VINYL ACETATE | $41.4M |
VINYL ACETATE
49.9M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $39.3M | +$39.3M |
| Michigan | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| New Jersey | -- | $171K | +$171K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $17K | $31.8M | +$31.8M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $2.3M | +$2.3M |