PVC 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.
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 sticks are made of a plastic other than vinyl chloride polymers
This tariff item covers sticks of other plastics.
If the sticks are considered plates, sheets, or film cut into strips
Chapter note 10 may apply if the product is a flat shape rather than a stick.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sticks are not cut or shaped beyond the basic extrusion, as further working may change classification
• Verify the cross-sectional dimensions exceed 1 mm and the polymer is predominantly vinyl chloride
• Keep supplier specifications for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 3916.20.00
PVC 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.
PVC 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.
PVC 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.
PVC 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.
PVC 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.
PVC 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.