PVC Waste Scrap from Japan
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 — 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
• 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