Rigid PVC Pressure Pipe
Rigid tubes made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers, designed for high-pressure water distribution systems. Classified under 3917.23.00.00 as rigid tubes, pipes of polymers of vinyl chloride, meeting the 95% monomer content requirement per subheading notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from other polymers like polyethylene
Rigid tubes from non-vinyl chloride polymers fall under the 'other' rigid tubes subheading.
If flexible rather than rigid
Flexible tubes, pipes, and hoses of vinyl chloride polymers are classified separately from rigid ones.
If imported with attached fittings
Tubes with attached fittings (joints, elbows) are classified under fittings subheading per US note for 3917.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify PVC polymer composition exceeds 95% vinyl chloride monomer by weight per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification
• Provide material test certificates confirming rigid structure and no plasticizers beyond limits for 3920.43 if questioned
Related Products under HTS 3917.23.00.00
Schedule 40 PVC Pipe
Standard Schedule 40 rigid PVC pipes for general plumbing and irrigation. Classified in 3917.23.00.00 for rigid tubes of vinyl chloride polymers compliant with 95% monomer threshold.
Rigid PVC Irrigation Pipe
Rigid PVC pipes for agricultural irrigation networks. Fits 3917.23.00.00 as rigid tubes predominantly of vinyl chloride polymers.
Schedule 80 PVC Pipe
Heavy-duty Schedule 80 rigid PVC pipes for industrial high-pressure use. Under 3917.23.00.00 as rigid vinyl chloride pipes.
PVC Well Casing Pipe
Rigid PVC pipes used as protective casings in water wells. HTS 3917.23.00.00 applies to rigid vinyl chloride pipes.
Rigid PVC Culvert Pipe
Large rigid PVC pipes for roadside drainage culverts. Fits 3917.23.00.00 rigid vinyl chloride pipes.
PVC Column Pipe
Rigid PVC pipes for vertical drop pipes in submersible pumps. Under 3917.23.00.00 as rigid vinyl chloride tubes.