PVC Pipe Elbow Fitting from China
A 90-degree elbow fitting made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, used to connect PVC pipes at angled turns in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 3917.40.00.80 as a plastic plumbing fitting that is not a joint, specifically classified as 'other' plumbing fittings beyond standard categories. Designed for residential and commercial water supply lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the fitting is explicitly for plumbing use to avoid reclassification; ensure material certification for PVC compliance with ASTM standards; include detailed invoices specifying dimensions and pressure ratings to prevent customs delays