PVC Vinyl Siding Panels from Japan
Extruded PVC profile shapes designed as interlocking panels for covering house exteriors, with a cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm. Classified under HTS 3916.20.0010 as siding made from polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC), not further worked beyond surface treatment. These provide weather-resistant cladding for residential buildings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify PVC polymer content exceeds 95% vinyl chloride monomer per subheading notes for accurate classification
• Ensure documentation proves use as exterior siding to avoid reclassification as general profiles
• Check for surface-working that doesn't constitute 'otherwise worked' like machining