PVC Flat Strip Profile from Germany
Rectangular flat strip of PVC with thickness >1 mm and width up to 50 mm, used for sealing or trim in automotive interiors. Falls under HTS 3916.20.00 as a profile shape of polymers of vinyl chloride, extruded and surface-calendered but not otherwise shaped. Pure PVC composition per chapter polymer rules.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document extrusion die specs to prove profile shape; ensure no adhesive backing added
• Pitfall: Flexible strips mistaken for 3920 if plasticized
• Use ASA for accurate valuation