PVC Board-and-Batten Siding from Japan
Extruded PVC profiles mimicking board-and-batten style for vertical house siding applications, cross-section >1 mm. Precisely classified in 3916.20.0010 as vinyl chloride siding for buildings, surface-worked but not further processed. Provides vertical texture for modern exteriors.
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
• Document end-use as exterior cladding to justify siding subheading over general profiles
• Ensure no comonomers exceed PVC predominance per Chapter 39 notes
• Inspect for bulk packaging vs retail to avoid 3923/3924 shifts