Self-Adhesive PVC Paneling with Polypropylene Textile Backing from China
Self-adhesive PVC wall paneling rolls with decorative patterns, consisting of over 70% plastics by weight and reinforced polypropylene woven textile backing. Falls under HTS 3918.10.31 as vinyl chloride wall covering with man-made fiber backing per chapter definitions. Popular for DIY bathroom and laundry room renovations.
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
• Self-adhesive qualifies if backing remains textile-dominant; test total weight composition
• Declare as 'finished wall covering' not 'plastic film' to maintain Chapter 39 heading 3918 status