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U.S. imports of pvc plates, sheets, film, foil & strip — other (non-plasticized, nesoi) (HS 392049) totaled $21.0M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of PVC Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip — Other (Non-Plasticized, NESOI) paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $11.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRigid and lightly plasticized PVC flat shapes not elsewhere classified — including unplasticized PVC (uPVC) sheet used in signage, construction, and industrial fabrication — are captured in this heading's single tariff line (3920490000). Canada and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, consistent with North American integration in PVC converting, while Germany and China also contribute specialty grades. Importers should distinguish these products from the plasticized PVC heading (392043), as the classification boundary at 6% plasticizer content determines which heading applies.
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The dividing line is plasticizer content: 392043 covers PVC sheet containing 6% or more plasticizer by weight, while 392049 captures PVC sheet with less than 6% plasticizer (or none at all). Rigid uPVC sheet — commonly used for signage, window profiles, and industrial fabrication — typically falls under 392049 because it contains little or no plasticizer. A manufacturer's certificate of analysis confirming plasticizer content is the key supporting document.
Generally yes, provided the printing or embossing does not change the essential character of the product to something classifiable elsewhere (such as a floor covering or wall covering under heading 3918). Surface decoration alone does not move a PVC sheet out of heading 3920. However, if the product is specifically designed and marketed as a floor or wall covering, it may be more appropriately classified under 3918 rather than 3920.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920490000 | PLATES,SHEETS,ETC OF POLYMRS OF VNYL CHLOR, NESOI | $21.0M | 17.72% | $2.0M |
PLATES,SHEETS,ETC OF POLYMRS OF VNYL CHLOR, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3920490000 | PLATES,SHEETS,ETC OF POLYMRS OF VNYL CHLOR, NESOI | $23.2M |
PLATES,SHEETS,ETC OF POLYMRS OF VNYL CHLOR, NESOI
3.5M kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $334K | $5.4M | +$5.1M |
| California | $2.7M | $2.0M | -$699K |
| Ohio | $940K | $3.5M | +$2.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.5M | $554K | -$3.9M |
| LAREDO, TX | $3.3M | $1.5M | -$1.8M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $3.3M | $1.0M | -$2.3M |