Metallic Foil Wallpaper
Metallic foil wallpaper is paper with a vacuum metalized foil layer for a shimmering effect in modern interiors. It falls under tariff item 4814.90.00 as paper wallpaper, provided the foil is a surface decoration and the paper remains the primary substrate.
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 backed with aluminum foil, making the metal foil the dominant material.
Chapter Note 2(n) excludes metal foil backed with paper, which is classified in Section XIV or XV.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the foil layer is thin and does not constitute a metal foil backing, which would fall under Section XIV or XV
• Provide a sample to CBSA to verify the paper base
• Ensure the product meets the size criteria for heading 48.14
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.