Extruded PVC Profile Rejects
Defective rejects and startup scrap from PVC profile extrusion for doors and frames, with vinyl chloride monomer units exceeding 95% of polymer weight. These materials are waste and parings of plastics, specifically polymers of vinyl chloride, and are not usable as finished products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rejects are fully formed doors or windows
Finished doors and windows are classified as builders' ware, not waste.
If the profiles are cut to length and usable as finished products
Profile shapes of PVC are classified as tubes, pipes, and profiles, not waste.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is free from metal or other contaminants to avoid reclassification
• Maintain records of polymer composition to support the >95% vinyl chloride claim
• Check if the waste qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's waste provisions
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