Chapter 3916 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 39.16
Ethylene Copolymer Monofilament Broom Bristle Stock
Monofilament of ethylene copolymers with at least 95% ethylene units, exceeding 1 mm in cross-section, used as broom bristle stock. It is a primary profile shape of plastics, surface-worked but not otherwise worked, falling under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00Ethylene Polymer Monofilament Fishing Line Base
Thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament exceeding 1 mm in diameter, used as a base material for heavy-duty fishing lines and nets. It is a profile shape of ethylene polymers, not further worked beyond surface treatment, and falls under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00HDPE Round Monofilament Rod
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament rod with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, used in fishing nets and industrial weaving. It is made from polymers of ethylene where ethylene monomers constitute 95% or more by weight, and is not further worked beyond surface treatment, qualifying for tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00HDPE T-Section Profile Rod
HDPE T-section profile rods with legs exceeding 1 mm in cross-section, used for shelving supports. These are profile shapes of ethylene polymers, surface-worked but not otherwise worked, and fall under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00HDPE U-Channel Profile Shape
Extruded HDPE U-channel profile exceeding 1 mm in thickness, used for protective edging in construction. It is a profile shape of ethylene polymers, surface-worked but not otherwise worked, and falls under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00LDPE Square Profile Stick
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) square profile sticks over 1 mm in cross-section, used for edging and seals in packaging. These are profile shapes of ethylene polymers, meeting the 95% monomer threshold, and fall under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00PE Flat Strip Profile for Reinforcement
Flat polyethylene strip profiles exceeding 1 mm in thickness, used for reinforcing concrete and geotextiles. As ethylene polymer profiles not otherwise worked, they fall under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.10.00PE Rod for 3D Printer Filament Precursor
Polyethylene rod stock with a cross-section exceeding 1 mm, used as a precursor for custom 3D printing filaments. It is an unworked rod of ethylene polymers, meeting the 95% monomer rule, and falls under tariff item 3916.10.00.
3916.20.00PVC Flat Profile Stick
Flat rectangular PVC sticks with width and thickness exceeding 1 mm, used for craft and model making. They are classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as rods or sticks of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC Flat Strip Profile
A rectangular flat strip of PVC with a thickness exceeding 1 mm and width up to 50 mm, extruded for sealing or trim applications in automotive interiors. It qualifies as a profile shape of polymers of vinyl chloride under tariff item 3916.20.00, being surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
3916.20.00PVC Half-Round Profile Molding
Half-round PVC profile moldings with a cross-section exceeding 1 mm, used for decorative trim in furniture and walls. They are classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as profile shapes of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC Hexagonal Profile Rod
Hexagon-shaped rigid PVC rods exceeding 1 mm across flats, used in mechanical spacers and fixtures. They fall under tariff item 3916.20.00 as rods of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC Hexagonal Rod Stock
Hexagon-shaped rod stock made of PVC polymers, with each side exceeding 1 mm, intended for machining prototypes. It falls under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a rod of polymers of vinyl chloride, surface-ground but not otherwise worked.
3916.20.00PVC L-Profile Angle
An L-shaped angle profile extruded from PVC, with legs exceeding 1 mm in thickness, used for corner protection in construction. It is classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a profile shape of polymers of vinyl chloride, extruded and deburred but not otherwise worked.
3916.20.00PVC L-Profile Angle Strip
L-shaped angle profiles extruded from PVC, with thickness exceeding 1 mm, for corner protection and framing. They are classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as profile shapes of polymers of vinyl chloride, surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
3916.20.00PVC Rigid Rod
A straight, cylindrical rod made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymer, with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, used in structural applications like furniture frames or machine guards. It falls under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a monofilament or rod of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC Rigid Welding Rod
Straight PVC rods over 1 mm in diameter, used for plastic welding and repair in fabrication shops. They are classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as rods of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC Round Monofilament Brush Bristle
Heavy-duty round monofilament bristles made from PVC, with a cross-section exceeding 1 mm, supplied in bulk for industrial brush manufacturing. They fall under tariff item 3916.20.00 as monofilaments of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC Round Profile Dowel
A cylindrical dowel rod of solid PVC polymer, with a diameter of 10 mm (exceeding 1 mm), used for joining panels in shelving. It is classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a rod of polymers of vinyl chloride, polished but not otherwise worked.
3916.20.00PVC Square Monofilament Stock
Square-cross-section monofilament exceeding 1 mm per side, made purely from PVC polymers, used as stock for weaving or reinforcement in composites. It falls under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a monofilament of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.20.00PVC T-Slot Structural Stick
A T-shaped stick profile extruded from rigid PVC, with all dimensions exceeding 1 mm, for framework in greenhouses or displays. It is classified under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a profile shape of polymers of vinyl chloride, lightly surface-worked for smoothness but not otherwise worked.
3916.20.00PVC U-Channel Profile
A U-shaped profile shape extruded from PVC polymers, with all cross-sectional dimensions over 1 mm, commonly used for edging in construction or signage frames. It falls under tariff item 3916.20.00 as a profile shape of polymers of vinyl chloride, not further worked.
3916.90.00Acrylic Monofilament Brush Core
Continuous acrylic monofilament with a cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm, specifically designed for industrial brush filling machines. Its high stiffness and durability make it suitable for heavy cleaning brushes, and it is not further worked beyond surface finishing.
3916.90.00Acrylic Monofilament Fishing Line
Thick acrylic monofilament fishing line with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, used for heavy-duty angling. It is a monofilament of acrylic polymers, not further worked, and meets the cross-sectional dimension requirement of heading 3916.
3916.90.00Acrylic Monofilament for Weed Trimmers
Heavy-duty twisted acrylic monofilament over 1 mm diameter, supplied for replacement spools in string trimmers. It is a durable alternative to nylon, surface-worked but not otherwise processed, and falls under monofilament of other plastics.
3916.90.00Acrylic Monofilament Rods for Crafts
Transparent acrylic (PMMA) monofilament rods over 1 mm diameter, used in model making and craft projects. They are monofilament of other plastics, with methyl methacrylate units contributing 95% or more by weight, and are not further worked.
3916.90.00Acrylic Profile Channel for LED Lighting
U-channel acrylic profiles exceeding 1 mm in thickness, surface-polished, designed for housing LED strips in signage. The profiles are not further worked and are made of acrylic polymers, falling under profile shapes of other plastics.
3916.90.00Acrylic Profile Shape for Signage Frames
Extruded L-shaped profile shapes made from acrylic polymers, with cross-sections exceeding 1 mm, lightly surface-worked for framing outdoor signage. They are not further processed and meet the definition of profile shapes of other plastics.
3916.90.00Acrylic Rod for Model Building
Solid round rods of clear acrylic polymer, with diameters over 1 mm, surface-polished but not shaped further, used by hobbyists for structural models and prototypes. They are rods of acrylic plastics, not otherwise worked.
3916.90.00Black Acrylic Rod Stock for CNC Machining
Extruded black acrylic rods, 3 mm or more in diameter, surface-finished for industrial CNC prototyping. They are pigmented for opaque applications and are not further worked, falling under rods of other plastics.
3916.90.00Clear Acrylic Stick for Laboratory Stirrers
Square-cross-section acrylic sticks exceeding 1 mm, surface-sanded but not cut to length, for custom lab stirring rods. They are sticks of acrylic plastics, not otherwise worked, and offer chemical resistance suitable for laboratory use.
3916.90.00Fluoropolymer PTFE Monofilament
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) monofilament exceeding 1 mm, used in chemical-resistant applications. It is a monofilament of other plastics, with tetrafluoroethylene units predominating, and is surface-worked but not otherwise processed.
3916.90.00Frosted Acrylic Stick for Display Stands
Frosted finish acrylic sticks over 1 mm cross-section, for custom retail display fabrication. The frosting is achieved through surface treatment only, and the sticks are not otherwise worked, falling under sticks of other plastics.
3916.90.00Nylon Fishing Line Monofilament
Thick nylon monofilament used as fishing line, with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, ideal for heavy-duty angling. It is a monofilament of polyamide plastics (other plastics), not further worked, and meets the cross-sectional dimension requirement.
3916.90.00Polyester Weed Trimmer Line Monofilament
High-strength polyester monofilament with cross-section over 1 mm, supplied in bulk spools for string trimmers and lawn edgers. It is a monofilament of other plastics (polyesters), not further worked, and meets the heading's requirements.
3916.90.00Polyethylene Monofilament Fence Line
High-density polyethylene monofilament over 1 mm thick for electric fencing and agricultural barriers. It is a monofilament of other plastics (polyethylene), surface-worked only, and meets the cross-sectional dimension requirement.
3916.90.00Square Acrylic Rod for Architectural Models
Precision square acrylic rods with 2 mm or more side length, lightly sanded, for architectural scale models. They are rods of acrylic plastics, not further worked, and provide consistent clarity for professional model-making.