9902.11.03 - Aqueous mixtures of poly(vinyl alcohol) (CAS No. 110532-37-1) and poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (CAS No. 9003-39-8) (provided for in subheading 3905.99.80)

This HTS code, 9902.11.03, specifically covers aqueous mixtures containing both poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP). These are specialized chemical formulations, often utilized in applications requiring the unique properties of both polymers, such as in adhesives, coatings, or as components in specific industrial processes. The presence of both PVA and PVP in an aqueous solution is the defining characteristic for classification under this provision.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the Chapter 99 level is crucial. Chapter 99 is a broad section dedicated to temporary legislation, trade agreement modifications, and specific import restrictions. Unlike the primary Chapters of the HTS (Chapters 1-97) which classify goods based on their inherent nature, composition, and use, Chapter 99 provisions like 9902.11.03 are dynamic and subject to change based on policy. Therefore, this code is not directly comparable to sibling entries that might classify live animals or other raw materials in Chapters 1 through 97. The focus here is on a specific chemical blend subject to a particular trade policy.

As HTS code 9902.11.03 is a leaf node, it does not have further subcategories. This means that any importation fitting the description of an aqueous mixture of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(vinylpyrrolidone) will be classified directly under this specific provision, provided it meets any outlined temporary legislative or trade agreement conditions. The classification relies solely on the presence and nature of the described chemical components in an aqueous mixture, as referenced by its "provided for" status in subheading 3905.99.80.