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PVC Upholstery Trim Waste

Cuttings from flexible PVC artificial leather used in furniture upholstery, predominantly vinyl chloride polymers. Classified under 3915.30.00.00 as PVC scrap following polymer content rules. Pattern-matching rejects and edge trimmings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5903.10.20Same rate: 35%

If textile base coated with PVC

Textile fabrics coated with PVC classified as textile articles imitating leather in Chapter 59.

3921.13Lower: 14.2% vs 35%

If sized for retail sale per US note

PVC sheets ≤38.1x45.7cm for retail qualify under 3921 special provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate fabric backings before export; test PVC layer composition; avoid 5903 classification for textile-coated plastics

Related Products under HTS 3915.30.00.00

PVC Window Profile Scrap

Waste scraps from extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profiles used in window frames, consisting primarily of rigid PVC with over 95% vinyl chloride monomer units by weight. Classified under HTS 3915.30.00.00 as scrap of polymers of vinyl chloride per subheading note (a)(1). These trimmings and rejects arise during manufacturing cuts and defects.

PVC Pipe Trimmings and Cuttings

Parings and scrap generated from cutting rigid PVC pipes during production, with vinyl chloride polymers comprising over 95% by weight. Falls under 3915.30.00.00 as waste of PVC polymers according to chapter subheading notes. Typically clean, uncontaminated factory waste suitable for recycling.

Rigid PVC Sheet Edge Scrap

Edge trimmings and waste from calendared rigid PVC sheets used in signage and panels, predominantly polymers of vinyl chloride (>95% by weight). Classified in 3915.30.00.00 per polymer classification rules in subheading note (a)(1). Generated from sizing operations in sheet production.

PVC Floor Tile Manufacturing Scrap

Waste parings from punching and trimming rigid PVC floor tiles, composed of >95% vinyl chloride polymers by weight. Under HTS 3915.30.00.00 as scrap of PVC per chapter notes on polymer content. Clean factory rejects from tile forming processes.

Extruded PVC Profile Rejects

Defective rejects and startup scrap from PVC profile extrusion for doors/frames, with vinyl chloride monomer units >95% of polymer weight. HTS 3915.30.00.00 classification follows subheading note (a)(1) for pure PVC polymers. Includes off-spec lengths and surface defect pieces.

PVC Medical Tubing Waste

Scrap from flexible PVC tubing production for medical devices, primarily vinyl chloride polymers (95%+ by weight). Fits 3915.30.00.00 as PVC waste per polymer definition rules. Clean trimmings from cutting IV bags and catheters.