Woven Vinyl Ceiling Panel with Nylon Textile Backing from Japan
A ceiling covering made from woven PVC sheets over 70% plastic by weight, reinforced with nylon man-made fiber backing for stability in suspended ceiling applications. Classified under HTS 3918.10.31.10 for its vinyl chloride polymer base and woven construction per subheading polymer notes.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to document >70% plastics and man-made backing compliance
• Include installation guides or specs in shipments to demonstrate wall/ceiling end-use
• Avoid misdeclaration as flooring, which could lead to audits and duty adjustments