PVC Dutch Lap Siding Profiles
PVC Dutch lap siding profiles are rigid extruded shapes made from polymers of vinyl chloride, designed for Dutch lap siding with deeper shadows and overlaps. The profiles exceed 1 mm in cross-section and are surface-worked but not otherwise worked. They fall under tariff item 3916.20.00 as profiles of vinyl chloride polymers.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the profiles are supplied with installation hardware
Builders' ware of plastics includes fittings and mountings for permanent installation.
If the polymer is not predominantly vinyl chloride
Covers profile shapes of other plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the profiles are not further worked beyond surface treatment, such as cutting to specific lengths with finished ends
• Maintain records of the polymer composition to show vinyl chloride predominance
• If the profiles are sold as a complete siding kit, the classification may shift to a set
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