Commercial Vinyl Ceiling Tile Covering with Nylon Backing

Drop-ceiling compatible vinyl covering tiles made from PVC polymers over 70% by weight, backed with durable nylon textile fabric for suspension systems. Meets HTS 3918.10.31 criteria as ceiling covering of vinyl chloride with man-made fiber backing. Ideal for office and retail space acoustic and aesthetic upgrades.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+35.0%39.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3918.90.10Higher: 40.3% vs 39.2%

If of polymers other than vinyl chloride (e.g., polyethylene base)

Different base polymer moves classification to the 'other polymers' wall covering subheading.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 39.2%

If supplied in rigid panels over 38.1cm width

Rigid plastic panels exceeding note size limits classify as other plastic reservoirs/plates.

4804.41Lower: 10% vs 39.2%

If paper-based with PVC coating

Paper wallcoverings with plastic coating fall under Chapter 48 sack kraft paper products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document ceiling vs. wall use case; ceiling coverings qualify if flexible and textile-backed

โ€ข Test for PVC purity per Chapter 39 polymer notes to confirm vinyl chloride base classification

โ€ข Avoid bulk packaging claims that might trigger reclassification from finished coverings to plastic sheets

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