Self-Adhesive Vinyl Wallpaper Rolls
Self-adhesive vinyl wallpaper rolls, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back and decorative printing on the front. These are classified under tariff item 4811.49.00 as adhesive paper, provided the plastic layer does not constitute more than half the total thickness, which would otherwise place them in Chapter 39.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wallpaper is not self-adhesive and is coated or covered on the face side with plastics
Wallpaper with a plastic coating is specifically classified under heading 48.14.
If the plastic layer constitutes more than half the total thickness
Products with a predominant plastic layer are classified in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the plastic coating is less than half the total thickness of the product to remain in Chapter 48; otherwise, classification under Chapter 39 may apply
• Ensure the rolls meet the width requirements (over 36 cm) for heading 48.11
• Have samples or technical data sheets available for CBSA officers if needed
Related Products under Tariff item 4811.49.00
Adhesive Backed Graph Paper Sheets
>- Large adhesive-backed graph paper sheets, exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm, are coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side and printed with a subsidiary grid pattern for engineering layouts. The adhesive coating places them under heading 48.11 as gummed or adhesive paper, and the printing is merely subsidiary to the primary use, so they remain in Chapter 48 rather than Chapter 49.
Adhesive Flip Chart Pad Sheets
>- Oversized adhesive-backed paper sheets for flip charts, exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm, are coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for mounting on presentation boards. The paper is not printed or only has subsidiary ruling, so it qualifies as gummed or adhesive paper under heading 48.11.
Adhesive Label Stock Sheets
>- Large rectangular sheets of paperboard with a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive backing and a facestock for die-cut labels, exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm. The adhesive coating makes them gummed or adhesive paperboard of heading 48.11, and the absence of printing keeps them in Chapter 48.
Anti-Slip Adhesive Floor Marking Paper
Heavy-duty paper rolls with rubberized anti-slip adhesive for temporary floor marking, featuring a surface-coated grip pattern. The adhesive and surface coating place it under 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper.
Architectural Blueprint Adhesive Paper
Architectural blueprint adhesive paper in wide rolls, exceeding 15 cm in width, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing for temporary posting of construction drawings. The adhesive coating and blueprint-printed surface place it in tariff item 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper.
Brown Gummed Sealing Paper Roll
Unbleached brown paper roll with a gummed adhesive strip for sealing postal packages and boxes. The gummed coating and roll form classify it under 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper.