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Extrusion Grade Rigid PVC Resin from Japan

High molecular weight nonplasticized PVC resin optimized for profile extrusion. Primary form classification under 3904.21.00.00 confirmed by monomer purity and lack of plasticizing agents.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include melt flow index data to prove suitability for rigid extrusion only

• Separate storage from plasticized PVC to avoid cross-contamination claims

• Pre-clear with binding ruling if K-value >70 for specialty rigid grades