PVC Ceiling Panel with Nylon Backing from Japan
Flexible PVC ceiling covering tiles featuring a reinforced nylon textile backing for added strength and installation ease in drop ceilings. Falls under HTS 3918.10.32 as a ceiling covering of vinyl chloride polymers with man-made fiber (nylon) backing, adhering to polymer predominance rules in subheading note (a). Ideal for offices and homes requiring hygienic, easy-clean surfaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs showing backing is man-made fibers >50% by weight to comply with backing material distinctions
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'other plastics' without specifying PVC dominance, risking higher duties under 3918.10.50
• Label clearly as 'ceiling covering' vs. floor tiles to prevent reassignment to 3918.10.20 subheading