Polyolefin Roll Vinyl Flooring from Japan
Flexible floor covering in rolls made from polyethylene or polypropylene copolymers, used in high-traffic areas like offices, width up to 6 feet. Classified under HTS 3918.90.10.00 as floor coverings of other plastics (polyolefins), in rolls, per predominant monomer weight rules in subheading notes. Excludes self-adhesive types.
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
• Document copolymer composition showing predominant monomer (e.g
• ethylene >97%) to justify 'other plastics' placement
• Include installation guides proving end-use as floor covering to meet chapter note 9 definitions