U.S. import tariffs · heading 3905

Heading 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers…

Every line of heading 3905 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms

Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
3905.12.00.00In aqueous dispersion4%
3905.19.00.00Other4%
3905.21.00.00In aqueous dispersion4%
3905.29.00.00Other4%
3905.30.00.00Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups3.2%
3905.91Copolymers:
3905.91.10.00Containing by weight 50 percent or more of derivatives of vinyl acetate4%
3905.91.50.00Other5.3%
3905.99Other:
3905.99.30.00Polyvinyl carbazole (including adjuvants)Free
3905.99.80.00Other5.3%

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  • 3905.12.0000POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE, IN AQUEOUS DISPERSION
  • 3905.19.0000POLYMERS OF VINYL ACETATE,NOT IN AQUEOUS DISPERSION
  • 3905.21.0000VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMERS, IN AQUEOUS DISPERSION
  • 3905.29.0000VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMERS, NESOI
  • 3905.30.0000POLYVINYL ALCOHOLS, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING UNHYDROLYZED ACETATE GROUPS
  • 3905.91.1000VINYL COPOLYMERS IN PRIMARY FORMS: CONTAINING BY WEIGHT 50% OR MORE OF DERIVATIVES OF VINYL ACETATE
  • 3905.91.5000VINYL COPOLYMERS IN PRIMARY FORMS, NESOI
  • 3905.99.3000POLYVINYL CARBAZOLE (INCLUDING ADJUVANTS)
  • 3905.99.8000OTHER VINYL POLYMERS IN PRIMARY FORMS,NESOI

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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