Acoustic PVC Wall Covering with Polyester Nonwoven Backing from China
Sound-absorbing PVC wall covering with micro-perforated vinyl surface over 70% by weight, laminated to polyester nonwoven textile backing. Classified HTS 3918.10.31 for vinyl chloride ceiling/wall coverings with man-made fiber backing. Used in recording studios, theaters, and conference rooms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Nonwoven backings qualify as 'textile fibers' if identifiable as man-made; provide fiber specs
• Acoustic perforations don't affect classification if remains flexible wall covering format
• Maintain roll/tile packaging evidence to distinguish from rigid acoustic panels