PVC Textile-Backed Ceiling Tiles from Japan
Pre-cut ceiling tiles of vinyl chloride polymers adhered to non-woven textile backing, used for drop ceilings in commercial spaces. Falls under HTS 3918.10.4050 as ceiling coverings of PVC with textile fiber backing, separate from floor tiles or unsupported films. Provides acoustic and aesthetic enhancement per chapter definitions.
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
• Declare exact tile dimensions to confirm ceiling covering status under Note 9; include installation specs
• Test for >95% PVC monomer content to meet polymer classification rules
• Avoid common error of classifying as 'other plastic plates' without textile backing proof