PVC Elbow Fitting
A 90-degree elbow fitting made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, used to connect two pipes at an angle in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 3917.40.00 as a plastic pipe fitting designed for joining tubes or hoses. Commonly used in residential and commercial water supply lines.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 5.3% | +35.0% | 40.3% |
| π²π½Mexico | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| π©πͺGermany | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| π―π΅Japan | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If part of a flexible hose assembly with attached fitting
Assemblies of flexible plastic tubes with fittings are classified under specific hose subheadings, not separate fittings.
If for industrial machinery use, not fluid conveyance
Fittings primarily for mechanical joints rather than tubes/pipes fall under other plastic articles of heading 3926.
If made of metal instead of plastic
Identical fitting design in steel or iron shifts to Chapter 73 for metal tube fittings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify the fitting is unattached; attached fittings qualify for Free (C) duty under heading 3917 notes
β’ Provide material composition certification to confirm PVC content over 95% per Chapter 39 polymer rules
β’ Avoid misclassification as finished assemblies; declare as individual components to prevent higher duties
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