Self-Adhesive Vinyl Floor Tile 18x18 Inch from Japan
Peel-and-stick vinyl tiles with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, composed of vinyl chloride polymers in 18x18 inch squares for easy DIY flooring. Falls under HTS 3918.10.10 as self-adhesive vinyl tile floor coverings per note 9 to Chapter 39. Polymer purity confirmed at over 95% PVC.
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
• Provide adhesive composition breakdown; ensure no hazardous VOCs per EPA regs to prevent CBP holds
• Label as 'self-adhesive' explicitly; pitfall is misdeclaring as non-adhesive leading to wrong duty rate
• Test for wear layer thickness (min 6 mil) with reports; bulk shipments often need anti-dumping checks from China