PVC U-Channel Profile from China
A U-shaped profile shape extruded from PVC polymers, with all cross-sectional dimensions over 1 mm, commonly used for edging in construction or signage frames. Classified in HTS 3916.20.00 due to its profile shape of vinyl chloride polymers, not further worked beyond extrusion and surface finishing. Meets polymer purity rules without chemical modification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'PVC profiles, not further worked' to prevent misclassification; include extrusion process specs
• Watch for minimum dimension requirements—measure thinnest section
• Pitfall: Adding reinforcements may move to Chapter 39 other headings