Luxury Rigid Core Vinyl Plank (LVP) Tile from Japan
Luxury vinyl plank flooring featuring a rigid solid polymer core, typically SPC (stone plastic composite), designed for floating installation over various subfloors. This tile falls under HTS 3918.10.10.20 because it is a vinyl tile with a rigid solid polymer core made primarily from PVC polymers. It provides waterproof durability and mimics hardwood aesthetics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the polymer composition meets the 95% vinyl chloride monomer requirement per Chapter 39 notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports confirming rigid solid core structure during customs entry
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as flexible PVC tile, which shifts to other subheadings