PVC Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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