Commercial Vinyl Ceiling Tile Covering with Nylon Backing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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