Phthalate-Free Plasticized PVC Pellets from China
Eco-friendly plasticized PVC pellets using bio-based plasticizers like citrates, with vinyl chloride polymer base >95% by weight. Properly classified in HTS 3904.22.00.00 as plasticized PVC primary forms. Used in food-contact flexible packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide FDA compliance docs for food-grade claims; test plasticizer migration limits
• Pitfall: Green claims triggering extra scrutiny without third-party certs