U.S. imports of Waste, Parings & Scrap of Vinyl Chloride Polymers (SITC 57930) totaled $512K in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Waste, Parings & Scrap of Vinyl Chloride Polymers paid $19K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Waste, Parings & Scrap of Vinyl Chloride Polymers imports of $512K in August 2026 ran 42% below the year-to-date monthly average of $879K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPVC scrap and off-cuts are a significant secondary input for the vinyl compounding and pipe-extrusion industries, where regrind quality and chlorine content are closely monitored. Because polyvinyl chloride waste can contain plasticizers such as phthalates, some grades face additional scrutiny under environmental and chemical regulations in destination markets. Traders should verify that shipments are clearly identified as PVC-specific scrap rather than mixed plastic waste, since misclassification can trigger reclassification into the broader not-elsewhere-specified plastics scrap heading.
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A material test report or certificate of analysis identifying the resin as polyvinyl chloride — along with a supplier declaration of polymer composition — supports correct classification. Customs may request laboratory analysis if the material appears mixed or contaminated, so maintaining clear chain-of-custody records from the generating facility is advisable.
PVC scrap containing legacy plasticizers (such as certain phthalates) may be subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) review or state-level restrictions. Importers should obtain a composition disclosure from the supplier and assess whether the plasticizer profile of the scrap complies with applicable US chemical regulations before committing to a purchase.
Basic heading 415 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 57930 · $512K of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Spain together supply 75% of it. Spain pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.1M of Waste, Parings & Scrap of Vinyl Chloride Polymers and exported $2.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.