Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing from Japan
Self-adhesive vinyl wallpaper featuring a decorative PVC surface layer exceeding 70% plastic by weight, backed with woven polyester textile fibers for durability and easy installation. Classified under HTS 3918.10.31.50 as a wall covering of vinyl chloride polymers with man-made fiber backing, meeting the >70% plastics threshold per chapter notes. Ideal for residential and commercial interior decoration.
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 plastic content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; retain certificates for CBP review to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying PVC polymer composition, textile backing material, and construction method