U.S. imports of Vinyl Chloride Polymer Monofilament, Rods, Sticks & Profile Shapes (Cross-Section > 1 mm) (SITC 58320) totaled $49.7M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Vinyl Chloride Polymer Monofilament, Rods, Sticks & Profile Shapes (Cross-Section > 1 mm) paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vinyl Chloride Polymer Monofilament, Rods, Sticks & Profile Shapes (Cross-Section > 1 mm) imports of $49.7M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $42.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPVC monofilaments, rods, sticks, and extruded profile shapes with a cross-section exceeding 1 mm are widely used in construction trim, electrical conduit, signage, and furniture edging, where PVC's chemical resistance and ease of extrusion are commercially valued. The vinyl chloride polymer designation covers both rigid and plasticized PVC formulations, and the specific compound formulation can affect both classification and end-use suitability. Importers sourcing from China should assess Section 301 exposure, as many PVC semi-finished forms are subject to additional tariffs.
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2.8K import shipments a month
The heading covers both rigid and plasticized (flexible) PVC forms, so plasticizer content alone does not change the classification at this level. However, if plasticizer content is high enough to alter the article's essential character — for example, making it more akin to a rubber article — a reclassification analysis under the relevant GRI rules may be warranted.
The commercial invoice and packing list should state the cross-sectional diameter or dimension in millimeters. For non-circular profiles, the largest cross-sectional dimension is typically used. Including a technical drawing or manufacturer's specification sheet that confirms the measurement exceeds 1 mm provides the strongest evidentiary support at entry.
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Basic heading 58320 · $49.7M of $27.5B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $506.1M of Vinyl Chloride Polymer Monofilament, Rods, Sticks & Profile Shapes (Cross-Section > 1 mm) and exported $121.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and China together supply 87% of it. China pays 42.5% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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