Acoustic PVC Ceiling Tiles with Textile Laminate from Japan
Vinyl chloride ceiling panels with embedded textile fiber backing for sound absorption, supplied in large rolls for cutting. Classified HTS 3918.10.40 as wall/ceiling coverings of PVC polymers with textile backing per chapter definitions. Enhances room acoustics in commercial 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
• Prove acoustic properties via lab reports but classify based on material, not function
• Ensure roll width <38.1cm if seeking special rates per US note on 3921
• Declare backing as 'textile fibers' with fiber content breakdown