Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing

A flexible vinyl wallpaper sheet featuring a durable polyester fiber backing for enhanced adhesion and stability during installation. This product falls under HTS 3918.90.2000 as it is a wall covering of plastics (vinyl/PVC) explicitly backed with man-made textile fibers (polyester), meeting note 9 to Chapter 39 for plastic wall coverings. The backing provides dimensional stability and prevents bubbling on walls.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3918.90.10.00Lower: 40.3% vs 41.5%

If backed with cotton or other natural fibers

Wall coverings shift to 3918.90.1000 when the textile backing is of natural fibers instead of man-made.

3921.90.11.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If no textile backing or paper-backed

Unbacked or non-textile backed plastic wall coverings classify under other plastic plates/sheets in 3921.

3918.10Lower: 14.2% vs 41.5%

If made primarily of vinyl/PVC polymers

Specific vinyl-based wall coverings without man-made fiber backing go to the 'Of vinyl' subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the backing is at least 20% by weight man-made fibers (e.g

polyester) via lab testing to confirm classification under 3918.90.2000

Include detailed invoices specifying plastic type, backing material composition, and textile certification to avoid reclassification to floor coverings