Rigid PVC Sewer Pipe

A rigid tube made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used for underground sewer drainage systems. It falls under HTS 3917.29.00.90 as a rigid tube, pipe, or hose of other plastics (not polymers of ethylene, propylene, or vinyl chloride specifically named), designed for conveying liquids in plumbing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3917.39.00Same rate: 38.1%

If flexible rather than rigid

Flexible tubes, pipes, and hoses of other plastics fall under 3917.39, distinguished by bendability and lack of structural rigidity.

3917.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 38.1%

If made primarily of polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC)

PVC-dominant rigid pipes classify under 3917.22 if vinyl chloride monomers exceed 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(1).

3925.90.00.00Higher: 40.3% vs 38.1%

If imported as unfinished builder's plastic ware or fittings

Rigid plastic pipes for construction, not primarily for fluid conveyance, may shift to Chapter 39 heading 3925 for reservoirs and builder's ware.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the plastic composition meets 'other plastics' criteria per Chapter 39 subheading notes, ensuring no predominant ethylene or propylene monomers

β€’ Provide engineering specs confirming rigidity (not flexible) and intended use as pipes to avoid reclassification to flexible hoses