Cellular PVC Foam Board
Rigid sheets made from cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for signage, displays, and construction panels. As cellular sheets of PVC, they are classified under tariff item 3921.19.00 as 'of other plastics'.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the PVC sheets are non-cellular
Solid PVC sheets are classified in heading 39.20.
If the sheets are non-cellular and of other plastics
Non-cellular sheets of other plastics fall under heading 39.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the PVC foam board is in sheet form and not further worked (e.g
• routed or shaped)
• If the board is printed with motifs, section note 2 may exclude it from Chapter 39
• Provide technical specifications on density and cell structure to the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 3921.19.00
Battery Grade PP Microporous Membrane
>- High-purity microporous polypropylene membrane used as a lithium-ion battery separator, with controlled pore distribution. This is a cellular (microporous) sheet of polypropylene, which is not one of the named plastics in other subheadings of heading 39.21, so it falls under 3921.19.00 as "of other plastics."
Breathable PE Diaper Backing Film
>- Microporous polyethylene film used as a soft, breathable backsheet in disposable diapers. This is a cellular (microporous) sheet of polyethylene, which is not one of the named plastics in other subheadings of heading 39.21, so it falls under 3921.19.00 as "of other plastics."
Cellular ABS Sheets
Foamed acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer sheets for thermoforming applications. Since ABS is a copolymer where no single monomer unit contributes 95% or more by weight, it is classified under tariff item 3921.19.00 as a cellular sheet of 'other plastics'.
Cellular Acrylic Foam Tapes Base Sheets
>- Double-sided cellular acrylic polymer foam sheets used as a carrier for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes. These sheets are cellular (foamed) and made of acrylic polymer, which is not one of the named plastics in other subheadings of heading 39.21, so they fall under tariff item 3921.19.00 as "of other plastics."
Cellular Acrylic Sheets
Foamed acrylic polymer sheets for signage and displays, with a cellular structure. As acrylic polymers are not specifically named in cellular subheadings, these sheets are classified under tariff item 3921.19.00 as 'of other plastics'.
Cellular Polyamide Foam Sheets
>- Cellular polyamide (nylon) foam sheets used for impact protection and vibration damping in machinery. Polyamide is not one of the named plastics in other subheadings of heading 39.21, and the cellular structure qualifies these sheets for classification under 3921.19.00 as "of other plastics."