Hand-Blocked Wallpaper
Hand-blocked wallpaper features artisanal hand-printed patterns on a rice paper base for luxury interiors. It is classified under tariff item 4814.90.00 as 'other' wallpaper, as the hand-printing is subsidiary to its primary use as a wall covering, per Chapter Note 12.
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 a one-of-a-kind artistic work, not produced in rolls for commercial wall decoration.
Original works of art may fall under Chapter 97, but mass-produced wallpaper remains in Chapter 48.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the paper base composition and the printing process to demonstrate the wall-covering function
• Ensure the product is not considered a work of art under Chapter 49, which would require different classification
• Provide roll dimensions to confirm compliance with Chapter Note 8
Related Products under Tariff item 4814.90.00
Bamboo-Pattern Paper Wallcovering
Bamboo-pattern paper wallcovering is a decorative wallpaper with an embossed and printed bamboo texture, designed for interior wall decoration. It falls under tariff item 4814.90.00 as 'other' wallpaper and similar wall coverings, where the pattern is subsidiary to its primary use as a wall covering.
Border-Only Wallpaper Trim
Border-only wallpaper trim consists of narrow paper rolls with decorative patterns, used for ceiling or wainscot trimming. It qualifies as wallpaper and similar wall coverings under tariff item 4814.90.00, as borders and friezes are explicitly included in Chapter Note 9(b).
Children's Mural Wallpaper Rolls
Children's mural wallpaper rolls feature large-scale printed scenes on a heavyweight paper base, designed for wall decoration in kids' rooms. They fall under tariff item 4814.90.00 as wallpaper, since the printed motifs are subsidiary to the primary wall-covering function, per Chapter Note 12.
Commercial Vinyl Wallcovering Rolls
Commercial vinyl wallcovering rolls consist of a heavy-duty vinyl layer over a paper base, used in hotels and offices for durability and fire resistance. They are classified under tariff item 4814.90.00 as 'other' wall coverings, provided the paper base is not exceeded in thickness by the plastic layer, per Chapter Note 2(g).
Eco-Friendly Recycled Wallpaper
Eco-friendly recycled wallpaper is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper pulp with a textured finish, used for sustainable wall decoration. It falls under tariff item 4814.90.00 as wallpaper, regardless of recycled content, as long as it meets the definition of paper in Chapter Note 1.
Flock-Printed Wallpaper
Flock-printed wallpaper features velvet-like flocked patterns on a paper base, providing a textured decorative finish for walls. It is classified under tariff item 4814.90.00 as 'other' wall coverings, where the flocking is a surface decoration subsidiary to the wall-covering function.