HS Code:
Poly(vinyl acetate-co-vinyl chloride), with CAS No. 9003-22-9, falls under HS subheading 3904.30.60. It is a copolymer used primarily in the production of adhesives, coatings, and as a binder in various industrial applications. This polymer combines the properties of vinyl acetate (flexibility and adhesion) and vinyl chloride (durability and chemical resistance), making it suitable for use in paints, textiles, and construction materials. It is traded globally as a raw material for manufacturing industries, with demand driven by construction and automotive sectors.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$320 million USD
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$250 million USD
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$180 million USD
15.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$110 million USD
9.2% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$90 million USD
7.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand in construction sector
Increased use in adhesives and coatings for infrastructure projects, especially in Asia-Pacific, driving trade volumes up by 8% annually
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable alternatives
Growing environmental concerns over vinyl chloride are pushing research into bio-based copolymers, potentially reducing demand in the long term
2022
Supply chain disruptions
Post-COVID logistics challenges and raw material shortages have led to a 5% increase in prices, affecting trade margins
2021-2022
The European Union introduced stricter emission standards for vinyl chloride-based products, impacting the production and import of Poly(vinyl acetate-co-vinyl chloride).
March 2023
Potential increase in production costs for exporters to the EU, with a possible shift in trade to less regulated markets.
A new bilateral agreement reduced tariffs on chemical polymers, including HS 3904.30.60, from 7.5% to 3% for specific quotas.
January 2023
Expected to boost Chinese exports to the US by 10% in 2023, strengthening trade ties in this category.
Major chemical companies in Japan announced new formulations of Poly(vinyl acetate-co-vinyl chloride) for eco-friendly adhesives.
June 2022
Likely to increase demand in niche markets, though scalability remains a challenge.