PVC Ceiling Panel with Nylon Textile Backing from China
Flexible ceiling covering panels made from vinyl chloride polymers (>70% plastics), reinforced with nylon fiber backing for strength and acoustic properties. Falls under HTS 3918.10.31.50 due to vinyl chloride base, man-made fiber backing, and high plastic content as per polymer classification rules. Used in office and hospitality drop ceilings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm man-made backing and >70% PVC; mismatches lead to duty adjustments
• Provide technical specs on roll width, adhesive properties, and fire ratings in entry documentation