PVC DWV Pipe Coupling Fitting from Japan
A straight coupling fitting of polyvinyl chloride for joining two DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent) pipes in residential plumbing. Classified under HTS 3917.40.00.60 due to its PVC construction and role as a non-pressure plumbing connector. Complies with subheading rules for PVC polymers predominant by weight.
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
• Label as Schedule 40 or DWV type with size specs; provide NSF/ANSI 14 certification for potable water contact; watch for misdeclaration as CPVC which uses different codes