Acoustic PVC Ceiling Covering with Polyester Mesh Backing from Japan
Sound-absorbing PVC ceiling sheets with open-weave polyester mesh backing for studios and theaters. HTS 3918.10.32 classification for vinyl chloride with man-made backing, polymer purity verified. Balances acoustics and aesthetics.
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
• Acoustic test reports aid in proving 'covering' not 'panel' status
• Mesh backing weight must confirm man-made dominance
• Retail vs. industrial end-use can trigger different rulings