Polyolefin Ceiling Tile Backed with Felt
Flexible polyolefin plastic film laminated to a felted textile backing for drop-ceiling or direct-apply ceiling coverings. Under HTS 3918.90.3000 for ceiling coverings of other plastics (polyolefin predominates per note (a)(4)) with textile fiber backing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rigid form exceeding flexibility for coverings
Rigid polyolefin sheets for ceilings classify in 3921.90 as other plastic plates, not flexible coverings of 3918.
If textile fabric coated with plastic
If textile is face-up with plastic coating, it moves to 5903 for textile fabrics impregnated/coated with plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove polyolefin as predominant monomer via chemical analysis to comply with Chapter 39 polymer classification rules
• Avoid classifying as 'tiles' if in rolls; specify form (rolls/tiles) accurately on commercial invoice
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