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 Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | +50.0% | 56.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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
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