Commercial Vinyl Ceiling Tile Covering with Nylon Backing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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