PVC Profile Weatherstripping from Japan
Extruded PVC profile shapes used as weatherstripping for doors and windows, with cross-sections exceeding 1 mm. Classified under HTS 3916.90.5000 as plastic profile shapes, surface-worked but not further processed into finished articles. The monofilament, rod, stick, or profile nature fits the heading for unworked plastic forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm to avoid reclassification to filament headings; provide material composition certificates showing PVC predominance; ensure no further machining or assembly to stay in 3916