Rigid Core Vinyl Tile with IXPE Underlay from Japan
Vinyl tiles featuring attached IXPE foam underlay and rigid polymer core for integrated sound reduction. Still classifies HTS 3918.10.10.20 as primary floor covering of vinyl with rigid core. Suitable for apartments requiring noise control.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove underlay integral, not removable, to maintain floor covering status
• Weight underlay <10% total to avoid set classification issues
• Document foam density matching rigid core specs