PVC Elbow Fitting from Japan
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 — 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
• 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