Commercial Vinyl Wall Covering with Spandex Backing from Japan
Heavy-duty commercial-grade vinyl wall covering from PVC with elastic spandex fiber backing for high-traffic areas like hotels. Under HTS 3918.10.32.50 for vinyl chloride wall coverings backed with man-made spandex fibers, as 'other' in the series. Enhances durability and flexibility.
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
• Validate spandex as man-made via supplier affidavits; test polymer per note (a)(1) for 95% PVC
• Common pitfall: incorrect width declarations affecting related notes
• Prepare for commercial invoice scrutiny on contract proofs