U.S. imports of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 390529) totaled $3.7M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $378K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $3.7M in August 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVinyl acetate copolymers not in aqueous dispersion and not elsewhere specified — classified under 3905290000 — encompass solid, powder, and non-aqueous solution forms used in hot-melt adhesives, chewing gum base, textile sizing, and specialty coatings. Germany and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting Europe's strong position in specialty polymer production. The broad 'NESOI' scope of this heading means that correct classification requires ruling out more specific headings (such as ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers under Chapter 39's EVA provisions) before applying this code.
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Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers where ethylene predominates by weight are classified under heading 3901 (polymers of ethylene), not under 3905. Heading 390529 applies when vinyl acetate is the predominant or defining monomer and the product is not in aqueous dispersion. The weight ratio of co-monomers, confirmed by the manufacturer's specification, is the key classification criterion.
Chewing gum base in primary polymer form may classify under 3905290000 if it meets the definition of a vinyl acetate copolymer in primary form. However, if it is a compounded preparation specifically prepared for use as gum base, it could fall under Chapter 17 or Chapter 21. Classification depends on the degree of processing and formulation; a licensed customs broker should be consulted for compounded gum base products.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 3905
Subheading 390529 · $3.7M of $34.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905290000 | Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, NESOI | $3.7M | 10.19% | 92.68% | $378K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3905290000 | Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, NESOI | $3.1M |
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
origin
Germany and Netherlands together supply 76% of it. Switzerland pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.19% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $63.9M of Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $34.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.