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Rigid PVC Sewer Pipe from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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