PVC Deck Railing Profile from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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