Rigid PVC Short Pipe Segments from Japan
Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe segments measuring under 200 mm in length, used in plumbing and irrigation systems. Classified under HTS 3917.29.00.50 as rigid tubes of other plastics (not polymers of ethylene or propylene) with length less than 200 mm. These are imported as cut-to-length pieces for assembly into larger systems.
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 polymer composition meets 'other plastics' criteria (e.g
• PVC >95% by weight) per Chapter 39 subheading notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide precise length measurements in documentation; segments must be <200 mm to qualify for this subheading