PVA Floor Protection Rolls
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) rolls for construction floor protection, providing a temporary protective layer. The rolls are floor coverings of plastics, with PVA being a plastic of heading 39.05.
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 rolls are not used as floor coverings but as general protective sheets
Heading 39.20 covers plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics.
If the rolls are 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 rolls are classified as floor coverings, not as general plastic sheets (heading 39.20)
• Provide the CBSA with the product's intended use as flooring protection
• If the rolls are self-adhesive, note that they may still fall under heading 39.18
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