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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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