Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Plasticized PVC Plates, Sheets, Film & Strip (≥6% Plasticizer) (HS 392043) totaled $26.7M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Plasticized PVC Plates, Sheets, Film & Strip (≥6% Plasticizer) paid $3.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Plasticized PVC Plates, Sheets, Film & Strip (≥6% Plasticizer) imports of $26.7M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlasticized PVC sheet and film containing at least 6% plasticizer by weight is a flexible, versatile material used in artificial leather, upholstery, medical tubing substrates, and industrial sheeting. Germany leads US imports under this heading, followed by Canada and Taiwan — a supplier profile that reflects European and East Asian specialty compounding expertise. The tariff schedule carves out imitation patent leather (3920431000) as a distinct line alongside a general plasticized PVC line (3920430000) and a residual line for products with less than 6% plasticizers (3920435000), making plasticizer content documentation from the manufacturer essential for correct classification.
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1.6K import shipments a month
Importers should request a material safety data sheet (MSDS) or technical data sheet from the manufacturer that specifies plasticizer content by weight percentage. A certificate of analysis or lab test report confirming the plasticizer level at or above 6% supports classification under 3920430000 or 3920431000. If the plasticizer content is below 6%, the product falls under 3920435000 instead, which carries a different duty treatment.
Imitation patent leather (3920431000) is PVC sheet that has been given a high-gloss, lacquered surface finish designed to simulate the appearance of patent leather. The distinguishing feature is the surface treatment and the commercial presentation as a leather substitute, not the base polymer composition. Importers should retain manufacturer documentation describing the surface finish and intended end use to support this specific subheading.
Subheading 5 of 19 in heading 3920
Subheading 392043 · $26.7M of $560.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$26.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$21.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $255.6M of Plasticized PVC Plates, Sheets, Film & Strip (≥6% Plasticizer) and exported $251.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920435000 | Plates, Sheets, Etc, Not Rein, <6% Plasticzrs, NESOI | $23.8M | 14.98% | 82.47% | $3.6M |
| 3920431000 | Plates, Sheets, Etc, PVC, Imitation Patent Leather | $2.9M | 12.63% | 99.20% | $366K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3920430000 | Polymers of Vinyl Chloride With Ge 6 % Plasticizer | $21.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 41.3% duty; Canada 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.72% of imports for consumption.
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