Acoustic Vinyl Tile 20x20 Inch

20x20 inch acoustic vinyl tile with foam backing for noise reduction in offices, PVC top layer predominant. Under 3918.10.1040 as other PVC polymer floor covering tiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 40.3%

If small dimension sheets ≤38.1x45.7 cm per US note

US note to 3921 grants special rates to small plastic sheets not qualifying as floor coverings.

4008.21.00Lower: 35% vs 40.3%

If rubber foam backing predominates

Material change to rubber compounds shifts entire product to Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Quantify foam backing weight vs PVC; must not dilute PVC predominance under subheading note

Test NRC ratings for customs value adjustments if marketed as specialty

Avoid 'ceiling tile' labeling per note 9 floor-only scope

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