EVOH Barrier Floor Sheeting
Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer sheeting used as a moisture barrier in flooring systems. The sheeting is a floor covering of plastics in roll form, with EVOH being a plastic of heading 39.08.
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 sheeting is not used as a floor covering but as a general barrier film
Heading 39.20 covers plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics.
If the sheeting is made of vinyl chloride polymers
Floor coverings of plastics of vinyl chloride are classified in subheading 3918.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sheeting is classified as a floor covering, not as a general plastic sheet (heading 39.20)
• Provide the CBSA with the EVOH copolymer composition to confirm classification
• Verify if the sheeting is self-adhesive, which may affect the tariff item
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