PVC Ceiling Panel with Nylon Backing

Flexible ceiling covering tiles made of vinyl chloride polymers reinforced with a nylon fiber textile backing for added strength and installation ease. Classified under HTS 3918.10.32.50 due to its vinyl chloride composition and man-made fiber backing, meeting the definition of plastic ceiling coverings in note 9. Ideal for commercial and residential drop ceilings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3918.10.20.00Lower: 40.3% vs 41.5%

If backing is of glass fiber

Glass fiber textile backings have a specific subheading, distinguishing from other man-made fibers like nylon.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 41.5%

If sold in sheets over 38.1cm width for general plastic use

Larger flexible plastic sheets not specifically wall/ceiling coverings fall under other plastic plates/sheets per US note limits.

7019.19Lower: 14.2% vs 41.5%

If glass fiber backing predominates the essential character

Fiberglass-reinforced panels where glass provides structure classify as glass fiber products in Chapter 70.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm nylon as >95% man-made fiber via lab analysis to stay in this subheading; provide installation guides proving ceiling use

Avoid common error of classifying as rigid tiles under 3925 if flexible

Declare weight percentages accurately for polymer predominance

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