PVC Balcony Railing Profile from Japan
Rigid polyvinyl chloride profiles for balcony railings, surface-worked extrusions of >95% vinyl chloride polymers. Classified in HTS 3916.20.0020 as railing profiles for architectural safety applications. Weather-resistant design for multi-story buildings.
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
• Certify profiles measure >1mm cross-section to distinguish from monofilaments
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipment maintains 'profile shape' status
• Check for chemical modifications that would route to 'Other' subheadings