Self-Adhesive PVC Paneling with Polypropylene Textile Backing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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