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U.S. imports of waste, parings and scrap of vinyl chloride polymers (HS 391530) totaled $982K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Waste, Parings and Scrap of Vinyl Chloride Polymers paid $62K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $615K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Waste, Parings and Scrap of Vinyl Chloride Polymers imports of $982K in April 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $786K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPVC scrap and off-cuts from manufacturing operations enter under 3915300000 and are recycled into secondary PVC compounds used in construction, pipe, and flooring applications. The Czech Republic leads US imports under this heading — an unusual sourcing pattern that reflects Central European PVC manufacturing capacity and the availability of clean, specification-grade industrial scrap from that region. PVC scrap containing plasticizers (particularly legacy phthalates) may face scrutiny under CPSC regulations if destined for consumer product applications, and importers should verify that recycled PVC compounds derived from this scrap meet applicable chemical content standards.
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PVC scrap itself is not directly regulated for phthalate content at the border, but if the scrap is destined for use in articles subject to CPSC jurisdiction — such as children's products or toys — the downstream recycled compound must comply with applicable phthalate restrictions. Importers and recyclers should assess end-use applications and test recycled PVC compounds accordingly before incorporating them into regulated consumer products.
PVC scrap and parings that retain their waste character classify under 3915300000. Once PVC has been cleaned, remelted, and pelletized to a commercial specification — with defined color, plasticizer content, and physical properties — CBP may classify it as a primary-form PVC polymer under heading 3904 rather than as scrap. The distinction turns on whether the material has been restored to a usable primary form, so product specifications and processing documentation are critical.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $198K | $53K | -$145K |
| MEXICO | $182K | $48K | -$135K |
| SPAIN | $210K | -- | -$210K |
| TAIWAN | $153K | -- | -$153K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $142K | -- | -$142K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3915300000 | WASTE,PARINGS,SCRAP,OF PLAS,OF POLYMRS VINL CHLORI | $982K | 10.00% | $62K |
WASTE,PARINGS,SCRAP,OF PLAS,OF POLYMRS VINL CHLORI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3915300000 | WASTE,PARINGS,SCRAP,OF PLAS,OF POLYMRS VINL CHLORI | $139K |
WASTE,PARINGS,SCRAP,OF PLAS,OF POLYMRS VINL CHLORI
402.7K 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $489K | -- | -$489K |
| California | $180K | -- | -$180K |
| Texas | $122K | $53K | -$69K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $452K | $18K | -$434K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | $180K | -- | -$180K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $117K | $20K | -$97K |