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U.S. imports of vinyl chloride–vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms (HS 390430) totaled $4.3M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Vinyl Chloride–Vinyl Acetate Copolymers in Primary Forms paid $596K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $4.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vinyl Chloride–Vinyl Acetate Copolymers in Primary Forms imports of $4.3M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataVinyl chloride–vinyl acetate (VC/VAc) copolymers are specialty resins where the vinyl acetate content modifies solubility, adhesion, and film-forming properties relative to pure PVC, making them widely used in surface coatings, adhesives, and vinyl flooring binders. The US schedule distinguishes vinyl acetate–vinyl chloride–ethylene terpolymers containing less than 50% vinyl acetate by weight (3904302000) from all other VC/VAc copolymers (3904306000). Germany is the leading supplier, consistent with its strong specialty polymer industry, with Thailand and Japan also significant sources.
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142 shipments/mo
The US schedule splits VC/VAc copolymers at the 50% vinyl acetate by weight threshold: terpolymers containing vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, and ethylene with less than 50% vinyl acetate fall under 3904302000, while all other VC/VAc copolymers — including standard two-component grades — are classified under 3904306000. Importers must obtain monomer composition data from suppliers to determine the correct 10-digit line.
Unlike homopolymer PVC, VC/VAc copolymers are soluble in common organic solvents and have lower softening points, which makes them suitable for solution-applied coatings and adhesives where PVC would be impractical. Procurement teams should specify the vinyl acetate content range and molecular weight in purchase orders, as these parameters directly affect solution viscosity and film properties in end-use applications.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3904306000 | Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, NESOI | $2.9M | 14.88% | 100.13% | $436K |
| 3904302000 | Vin AC-Vin Chl-Eth Terpoly, Cont by Wt <50% Vin AC | $1.4M | 11.36% | 95.06% | $160K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3904302000 | Vin AC-Vin Chl-Eth Terpoly, Cont by Wt <50% Vin AC | $802K |
| 3904306000 | Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, NESOI | $224K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Thailand together supply 65% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 13.74%.