Foam Wall Backing Vinyl
This product is a vinyl film with a foam backing, used for textured wall covering in tiles or rolls. Although it has a foam layer, the product is primarily composed of plastics and functions as a wall covering. It is classified under 3918.90.90 as a wall covering of plastics other than PVC, since the vinyl chloride polymer content may not meet the threshold for 3918.10.
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 vinyl film is made of polymers of vinyl chloride with 95% or more PVC content
Wall coverings of PVC are classified in 3918.10, not 3918.90.90.
If the product is cellular (foam) plastic in sheets, not meeting the wall covering definition
Cellular PVC plates, sheets, film, foil and strip are classified in 3921.13.
If the foam backing includes a textile layer
Wall coverings combined with textile materials are specifically covered by 3918.90.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine the exact polymer composition; if the vinyl chloride monomer content is 95% or more by weight, classification may shift to 3918.10.90
• Ensure the product is presented in rolls or tiles as required by heading 3918
• If the foam backing is made of a different plastic, provide composition details to support classification under 3918.90.90
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