PVC Stabilizer Paste with Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins

Thick paste formulation containing SCCPs as secondary plasticizers and stabilizers for flexible PVC sheeting. Falls under 3824.89.00.00 due to explicit inclusion of short-chain chlorinated paraffins in subheading note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If using epoxidized soybean oil

Bio-based PVC stabilizers without SCCPs classify under vegetable oil preparations

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 41.5%

If surface active preparations

If containing significant surfactants, may classify as cleaning/stabilizing preparations

2710.12Lower: 17% vs 41.5%

If light oil distillate base

Petroleum distillates predominant shift to Chapter 27

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for exact chain distribution (C10-C13); maintain chain-of-custody documentation

Avoid transshipment through POPs-restricted countries

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