Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Resin from China
Rigid PVC resin, nonplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) in primary pellet form, used for extrusion into pipes and profiles. Classified under 3904.21.00.00 as it consists of PVC homopolymer with 95% or more vinyl chloride monomer units by weight, without plasticizers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify monomer content exceeds 95% vinyl chloride by weight via lab testing to confirm nonplasticized status
• Provide certificate of analysis showing absence of plasticizers to avoid reclassification
• Ensure packaging labels primary form (pellets/resin) distinctly from compounded products