ABS Printed Ceiling Tile Cover
This product is a flexible ceiling tile cover made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), a type of plastic. It is designed to be applied over existing ceiling tiles for decorative or protective purposes. As a floor or wall/ceiling covering of plastics, it falls under tariff item 3918.90.90, which covers other plastic coverings not elsewhere specified.
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% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 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.
If the ceiling tile cover is made of polymers of vinyl chloride (PVC)
3918.10 covers floor, wall and ceiling coverings of polymers of vinyl chloride, so a PVC version would fall there instead.
If the cover is combined with knitted or woven fabrics, nonwovens or felt
This subheading specifically covers wall or ceiling coverings combined with textile materials, which are excluded from 3918.90.90.
If the product is supplied as sheets not in roll or tile form for ceiling use
Unbacked plastic sheets for general use are classified in Chapter 39 as plates, sheets, film, foil and strip.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly described as a ceiling covering of plastics on the commercial invoice to support classification under 3918.90.90
• Verify that the ABS material is not combined with textiles, which would shift classification to 3918.90.10
• Keep records of the product's composition in case CBSA requests verification
Related Products under Tariff item 3918.90.90
ABS Plastic Interlocking Floor Tiles
Interlocking floor tiles made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer, designed for basement flooring with a click-system installation. The tiles are in tile form and fall under heading 39.18 as floor coverings of plastics, with ABS being a plastic of heading 39.03.
Acoustic Polyethylene Ceiling Film with Wool Back
Acoustic polyethylene ceiling film laminated to a wool felt backing, designed for sound-dampening ceilings. The polyethylene predominates by weight, and the wool backing is a textile material that does not alter the plastic character of the product. It qualifies as a ceiling covering of plastics under tariff item 3918.90.90.
Acrylic Luxury Vinyl Planks
Click-lock luxury vinyl planks with an acrylic top layer for scratch resistance, mimicking hardwood and used in home renovations. The planks are floor coverings of plastics in plank form, with acrylic polymers being plastics of heading 39.06.
Acrylic Wall Covering Sheet
This product is a self-printed acrylic polymer sheet supplied in roll form, intended for interior wall decoration. As a wall covering of plastics, it meets the definition in Note 9 to Chapter 39, provided it is in rolls of at least 45 cm width and the plastic layer is decorated. It is classified under 3918.90.90 as a wall covering of plastics other than PVC.
Acrylic Wall Cover with Nonwoven Fabric Back
Thermoplastic acrylic polymer-based wall covering sheet adhered to a nonwoven textile fiber backing, available in decorative patterns for interior walls. The acrylic polymer is the predominant component, and the nonwoven backing is subsidiary to the plastic wall covering's primary use. It qualifies as a wall covering of other plastics under tariff item 3918.90.90.
Commercial Ceiling Vinyl with Acrylic Textile Back
Commercial vinyl ceiling covering with an acrylic-coated textile back, designed for office ceilings. The vinyl (PVC) is the predominant plastic material, and the acrylic-coated textile backing provides structural support. It falls under tariff item 3918.90.90 as a ceiling covering of other plastics.