U.S. imports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Primary Forms (SITC 57591) totaled $15.0M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Primary Forms paid $885K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolyvinyl acetate (PVAc) in primary forms — pellets, dispersions, and powders — serves as a foundational resin for adhesives, paints, paper coatings, and chewing gum base. Its hydrolysis yields polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), a closely related but separately classified polymer, so the degree of hydrolysis is a key specification that customs authorities may scrutinize to confirm correct heading assignment. PVAc homopolymers and copolymers with vinyl acetate as the dominant monomer both fall within this category, though copolymers with significant ethylene content (EVA) are typically classified elsewhere. Section 301 tariff exposure may apply to shipments originating from China, making supplier origin a material cost consideration.
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Polyvinyl acetate is the unhydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed polymer; polyvinyl alcohol results from substantial hydrolysis of the acetate groups. Customs classification turns on the degree of hydrolysis — products with high hydrolysis levels are classified as polyvinyl alcohol under a separate heading. Importers should document the degree of hydrolysis (typically expressed as mol%) on commercial invoices and technical data sheets.
Both aqueous dispersions and solid primary forms of polyvinyl acetate generally fall within the same broad heading, but the specific HTS subheading may differ based on physical form. Importers should confirm the applicable 10-digit HTS code with a licensed customs broker, as duty rates and any applicable trade remedy exposure can vary by form.
Basic heading 211 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 57591 · $15.0M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Germany together supply 75% of it. India pays 14.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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$15.0MYoY · free account
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$6.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $173.4M of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Primary Forms and exported $76.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.