3916.20.00.20 - Window, door, decking or railing profiles

This HTS classification covers profile shapes made from polymers of vinyl chloride that are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the construction of windows, doors, decking, and railings. These articles are characterized by their extruded or molded cross-sectional shapes, intended for integration into building structures. The primary function of these profiles is to form structural or decorative elements within these architectural components, distinguishing them from finished building panels or raw material forms.

This category is distinct from sibling 3916.20.00.10, which is solely for siding intended for the exterior of houses or buildings. While both are vinyl chloride profiles used in construction, this category focuses on components for openings (windows, doors) and elevated walkways/barriers (decking, railing), rather than cladding. It also differs from 3916.20.00.91, which encompasses all other profile shapes of polymers of vinyl chloride not specifically defined elsewhere within this chapter.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 3916.20.00.20 relies on the explicit end-use of the profile shape in the construction of windows, doors, decking, or railings. Surface-worked profiles, such as those with a wood-grain finish or pre-drilled holes, will still be classified here provided they are not otherwise worked beyond the scope of this heading.