PVC Waste Scrap from China
Waste and scrap from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production, consisting of trimmings, defective sheets, and rejected molded parts where PVC monomers constitute over 95% by weight. Classified under 3915.90.00 as plastic scrap of other plastics not specifically covered by earlier subheadings like polyethylene or polystyrene. Used primarily for recycling into new PVC products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify monomer content exceeds 95% PVC to confirm 3915.90.00 classification; obtain waste export permits from origin country
• Provide lab analysis certificates to prove non-hazardous status
• Watch for misclassification as finished PVC sheets under 3920