PVC Ceiling Panel with Nylon Backing from Japan
Lightweight PVC panels designed for drop ceilings, reinforced with a woven nylon fiber backing for strength and easy installation. Classified under HTS 3918.90.2000 as ceiling coverings of plastics with man-made fiber (nylon) backing per Chapter 39 note 9. The nylon layer ensures tear resistance and acoustic properties.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove nylon (man-made) backing predominates over other materials
• Label shipments clearly as 'ceiling coverings' vs. floor to prevent misclassification; include installation diagrams