Synthetic resins and their raw materials / A survey of the types and uses of synthetic resins, the organization of the industry, and the trade in resins and raw materials, with particular references to factors essential to tariff consideration. Under the general provisions of section 332, title III, part II, Tariff act of 1930.

by United States Tariff Commission

United States imports.

There has been no import of vinyl chloride. Imports of vinyl acetate (unpolymerized), entirely from Canada, are shown in table [91].

Table 91.—Vinyl acetate, unpolymerized: United States imports for consumption, 1931-37

Year	Quantity (pounds)	Value	Unit value
1931	77,269	$11,489	$0.149
1932	104,129	14,053	.135
1933	159,757	21,134	.132
1934	217,182	39,462	.182
1935	776,426	149,876	0.193
19361	449,905	58,499	.130
19372	297,496	39,074	.131

¹ Duty reduced from 30 percent ad valorem and 6 cents per pound to 15 percent ad valorem and 3 cents per pound under Canadian trade agreement, effective Jan. 1, 1936.

² Preliminary.

Source: Foreign Commerce and Navigation of the United States.