Commercial Vinyl Ceiling Tile Covering with Nylon Backing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document ceiling vs. wall use case; ceiling coverings qualify if flexible and textile-backed
• Test for PVC purity per Chapter 39 polymer notes to confirm vinyl chloride base classification
• Avoid bulk packaging claims that might trigger reclassification from finished coverings to plastic sheets