PVC Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing from China
Self-adhesive PVC vinyl wallpaper featuring a printed decorative surface and a backing composed primarily of polyester textile fibers. The plastic component exceeds 70% by weight of the total product, qualifying it under HTS 3918.10.31 as a wall covering of vinyl chloride polymers with man-made fiber backing. Commonly used in residential and commercial interiors for durable, easy-to-install wall decoration.
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
• Verify plastic content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; maintain certificates for CBP verification
• Ensure accurate weight declarations for plastic vs. textile backing to avoid reclassification to 3918.10.32
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming vinyl chloride polymer base and man-made fiber composition