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PVC Stair Railing Profile from Japan

Extruded PVC shapes for interior stair railings and handrails, >95% vinyl chloride polymers. Classified as railing profiles in HTS 3916.20.0020 due to architectural end-use. Fire-retardant formulation for building codes.

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

• Reference building code certifications in entry docs for end-use proof

• Avoid color additives implying chemical modification