Commercial PVC Wall Covering with Polypropylene Backing from Japan
Heavy-duty PVC wall covering rolls with woven polypropylene backing, used in hotels and healthcare for durability and flame resistance. Classified in 3918.10.32 for vinyl chloride polymers with man-made (polypropylene) fiber backing, compliant with 95% monomer rule. Meets strict safety standards for public spaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify flame retardancy docs if required for commercial use, as misdeclaration leads to CBP holds
• Specify 'wall covering' not 'film' to avoid 3919 classification pitfalls
• For copolymer blends, prove vinyl chloride predominance via weight analysis per subheading note