Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing from Germany
Self-adhesive vinyl wallpaper made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers with a backing of polyester textile fibers, designed for interior wall decoration. It falls under HTS 3918.10.32.50 as a wall covering of vinyl chloride polymers backed with man-made fibers, not specifically excluded. The PVC layer provides durability and moisture resistance while the polyester backing ensures easy application.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the PVC polymer content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes to avoid reclassification; obtain mill test certificates for fiber backing composition
• Ensure 'wall covering' definition under note 9 is met by documenting non-porous PVC surface
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in decorative finishes