Vinyl Wallpaper with Polyester Backing from Japan
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.
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
• 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