PVC T-Slot Structural Stick from Mexico
T-shaped stick profile extruded from rigid PVC, all dimensions >1 mm, for framework in greenhouses or displays. HTS 3916.20.00 covers it as a profile shape of vinyl chloride polymers, lightly surface-worked for smoothness. No copolymers or modifiers per subheading criteria.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include CAD drawings of cross-section for CBP review; certify rigid PVC grade
• Watch for length—excessive cutting may imply 'worked'
• Pitfall: Metal inserts shift to composites