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Printed Vinyl Wallcovering with Polypropylene Backing

Decorative printed vinyl wallcovering rolls with a non-woven polypropylene fiber backing, designed for moisture resistance and peel-and-stick application. The vinyl plastic layer is the primary component, and the polypropylene nonwoven backing qualifies as a nonwoven fabric, placing it under tariff item 3918.90.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

3918.90.90Same rate: 6.5%

If the backing is a woven or knitted fabric, or if the product does not meet the width requirement.

This sibling item covers other wall or ceiling coverings of plastics.

3918.10.10Same rate: 6.5%

If the wallcovering is made of polymers of vinyl chloride.

Wall coverings of vinyl chloride plastics are classified under a different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the polypropylene backing is a nonwoven fabric, not a woven or knitted one, to qualify for this tariff item

• Provide the CBSA with a sample or detailed specification of the backing material

• Ensure the product is in rolls of at least 45 cm width to meet the definition of wall coverings