SITCSection 5

Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms

Name: Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms (SITC 57393) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$5.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 57393

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SITCSection 5

Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms

$5.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 57393

U.S. imports of vinylidene chloride polymers, primary forms (SITC 57393) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Importers of Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms paid $842K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms imports of $5.1M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) is distinguished by its exceptional oxygen and moisture barrier properties, making it a critical material for food-contact packaging films, pharmaceutical blister coatings, and specialty barrier laminates. Commercially known under trade names such as Saran, PVDC in primary forms is traded as pellets or latex dispersions, and the physical form affects both classification and end-use processing. Import volumes are relatively specialized compared to commodity PVC, reflecting the material's premium barrier performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PVDC latex classified the same as PVDC pellets under this heading?

Both latex dispersions and solid primary forms of vinylidene chloride polymers can fall under this SITC heading, but at the HTS level the physical form — aqueous dispersion versus granules or powder — may direct the product to different 10-digit tariff lines. Confirming the physical form with your customs broker is important before filing entry.

What makes PVDC distinct from standard PVC for barrier packaging applications?

PVDC's symmetrical molecular structure and high chlorine content give it significantly lower oxygen and water-vapor transmission rates than standard PVC, which is why it is preferred for vacuum-skin packaging, pharmaceutical blister films, and high-barrier multilayer structures where shelf-life extension is critical.

U.S. imports of vinylidene chloride polymers, primary forms (SITC 57393) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Importers of Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms paid $842K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, Primary Forms imports of $5.1M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) is distinguished by its exceptional oxygen and moisture barrier properties, making it a critical material for food-contact packaging films, pharmaceutical blister coatings, and specialty barrier laminates. Commercially known under trade names such as Saran, PVDC in primary forms is traded as pellets or latex dispersions, and the physical form affects both classification and end-use processing. Import volumes are relatively specialized compared to commodity PVC, reflecting the material's premium barrier performance.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $5.1M; from 5 countries
Exports: $269K
Trade balance: Deficit of $4.8M; net importer

YTD $18.5M (April 2026) · 57 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
FRANCE	$5.1M	--	-$5.1M
BELGIUM	--	$128K	+$128K
INDIA	--	$55K	+$55K
BRAZIL	--	$49K	+$49K
CANADA	--	$25K	+$25K

FRANCE

Imports$5.1M

Exports--

Balance-$5.1M

BELGIUM

Imports--

Exports$128K

Balance+$128K

INDIA

Imports--

Exports$55K

Balance+$55K

BRAZIL

Imports--

Exports$49K

Balance+$49K

CANADA

Imports--

Exports$25K

Balance+$25K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PVDC latex classified the same as PVDC pellets under this heading?

Both latex dispersions and solid primary forms of vinylidene chloride polymers can fall under this SITC heading, but at the HTS level the physical form — aqueous dispersion versus granules or powder — may direct the product to different 10-digit tariff lines. Confirming the physical form with your customs broker is important before filing entry.

What makes PVDC distinct from standard PVC for barrier packaging applications?

PVDC's symmetrical molecular structure and high chlorine content give it significantly lower oxygen and water-vapor transmission rates than standard PVC, which is why it is preferred for vacuum-skin packaging, pharmaceutical blister films, and high-barrier multilayer structures where shelf-life extension is critical.

Imports: $5.1M; from 5 countries
Exports: $269K
Trade balance: Deficit of $4.8M; net importer

YTD $18.5M (April 2026) · 57 shipments/mo