PVC Foam Board Sign Blank from Germany
A rigid sheet made from cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam, commonly used as a lightweight substrate for signage and displays. It falls under HTS 3921.12.5000 as 'other' cellular plates, sheets of polymers of vinyl chloride, not rigid flexible or flexible sheets. The cellular structure provides insulation and buoyancy properties.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify cellular structure via density testing (<0.96 g/cm³) to confirm classification under 3921.12 vs non-cellular 3920.12
• Provide detailed monomer composition certificates showing ≥95% vinyl chloride units per subheading note (a)(1)
• Avoid misclassification as rigid PVC sheet (3921.12.1100) by documenting foam expansion process