Rigid PVC Compound Base Resin from Japan
Base resin for rigid PVC compounds, nonplasticized in granular form for downstream addition of stabilizers only. Falls under 3904.21.00.00 as primary polymer form before final compounding.
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
• Distinguish from fully compounded products via spec sheets showing no fillers/plasticizers
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent adulteration claims at entry
• Reference ASTM D1784 standards for pipe-grade rigid PVC classification support