PVC Deck Railing Profile from China
Extruded unplasticized PVC profiles for deck railings and balustrades, meeting the 95% vinyl chloride polymer threshold. These rigid, surface-worked shapes are used in outdoor decking systems and classified under HTS 3916.20.0020 for railing profiles. They provide low-maintenance structural safety barriers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Test for plasticizer content (<6%) to stay in 3916; high plasticizers route to 3920.43 per subheading notes
• Document intended end-use as 'deck railing profiles' with architectural specs to prevent misclassification
• Use proper packaging to avoid surface damage that could imply further working during import