PVC Elbow Fitting from Germany
A 90-degree elbow joint made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, used to connect pipes at angled turns in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 3917.40.00.95 as a plastic pipe fitting that is not a threaded coupling, socket, flange, or other specifically named type. Designed for rigid piping in residential and commercial water lines.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm PVC content meets Chapter 39 polymer rules (95%+ monomer unit)
• Include detailed technical specs and CAD drawings in documentation to avoid misclassification as parts of machinery