Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) 12x24 Inch from Japan
Luxury vinyl tile featuring a printed design mimicking hardwood or stone, made primarily from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers, cut into 12x24 inch tiles for floor installation. Classified under HTS 3918.10.10 as vinyl tile floor coverings of polymers of vinyl chloride. Meets subheading note criteria with PVC monomer units exceeding 95% by weight.
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 PVC polymer content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(1) with lab testing certificates to avoid reclassification
• Include installation specs and ASTM F710 compliance docs; common pitfall is missing flame spread certification for commercial use
• Declare tile thickness and backing type accurately; self-adhesive variants may require separate adhesive disclosure