Rigid PVC Sewer Pipe from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

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

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

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