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Decorative PVC Panel with Cotton Backing

Printed PVC wall or ceiling panel reinforced with woven cotton textile backing for enhanced strength and print adhesion. HTS 3918.90.3000 applies to such other plastic coverings backed by textile fibers as defined.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+37.5%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.43.50.00Lower: 41.7% vs 42.8%

If PVC-specific without textile backing

Unbacked PVC wall coverings go to 3920.43; textile addition moves it to 3918 per hierarchy.

5703Lower: 16.3% vs 42.8%

If carpet-style with pile surface

If featuring textile pile making it resemble tufted carpet, shifts to Chapter 57.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide backing composition certificate (e.g

• 100% cotton fibers) to confirm 'textile fibers' status

• Ensure no plasticizer content misdeclaration per subheading note for 3920.43 applicability check