PVC Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing from Germany
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 — 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
• 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