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Acoustic PVC Wall Covering with Polyester Nonwoven Backing

Acoustic wall covering made from a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layer, micro-perforated for sound absorption, laminated to a polyester nonwoven textile backing. The PVC component exceeds 70% by weight, and the product is presented in rolls for wall decoration, meeting the definition of wall coverings of plastics in Note 9 to Chapter 39.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%+50.0%56.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3918.10.90Same rate: 6.5%

If the wall covering has a backing of paper or is not permanently fixed to a textile backing.

Tariff item 3918.10.90 covers other wall or ceiling coverings of vinyl chloride polymers not combined with textile materials.

3920.49.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the product is supplied as sheets or film without a textile backing and not in roll form for wall decoration.

Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of non-plasticised PVC fall under heading 39.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is in rolls of at least 45 cm width and the PVC layer is grained, embossed, coloured, or design-printed to qualify as a wall covering under Note 9

• Declare the textile backing material (polyester nonwoven) accurately to avoid reclassification

• Keep technical specifications showing PVC weight percentage over 70% for CBSA verification