HTS 3905.21.00.00: US import duty from China
Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Vinyl acetate copolymers, In aqueous dispersion. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 4% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 29% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $400.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,947.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 3905.21.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 3905.21.00.00 (Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Vinyl acetate copolymers, In aqueous dispersion) have a duty of 29% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 3905.21.00.00 cover?
Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Vinyl acetate copolymers, In aqueous dispersion. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 3905.21.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,947, about 29.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 3905
- 3905.12.00.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Poly(vinyl acetate), In aqueous dispersion
- 3905.19.00.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Poly(vinyl acetate), Other
- 3905.29.00.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Vinyl acetate copolymers, Other
- 3905.30.00.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolyzed acetate groups
- 3905.91.10.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Other, Copolymers, Containing by weight 50 percent or more of derivatives of vinyl acetate
- 3905.91.50.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Other, Copolymers, Other
- 3905.99.30.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Other, Other, Polyvinyl carbazole (including adjuvants)
- 3905.99.80.00Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms, Other, Other, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.