3916.20.00/PVC Rigid Rod/Mexico

PVC Rigid Rod from Mexico

A straight, cylindrical rod made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymer, with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, used in structural applications like furniture frames or machine guards. It falls under HTS 3916.20.00 as a monofilament-equivalent or rod of PVC polymers, surface-worked but not further processed into finished articles. The uniform cross-section and PVC composition meet the chapter's polymer classification rules for vinyl chloride polymers.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify the PVC polymer content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes to avoid reclassification; provide lab test certificates for customs

• Ensure cross-sectional dimension >1 mm is documented to distinguish from filaments

• Common pitfall: surface texturing may trigger review for 'otherwise worked' status