Vinyl Wallpaper with Textile Backing

A flexible wall covering made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic film laminated to a woven textile backing, supplied in rolls for easy installation. It falls under HTS 3918.90.3000 as a wall covering of other plastics with a backing of textile fibers, per note 9 to Chapter 39 defining such coverings as non-porous plastic sheets over 0.15mm thick suitable for sticking to walls. The textile backing provides durability and adhesion properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.49.00.00Higher: 40.8% vs 40.3%

If supplied without textile backing

Wall coverings of plastics lacking any backing fall under 3920.49 as other plates/sheets/film of plastics, not specifically provided for in 3918.

5905.00.10.00Lower: 35% vs 40.3%

If textile predominates and plastic is a mere coating

If the textile backing is the essential character with plastic as a thin coating under 0.15mm, it shifts to Chapter 59 for textile-covered materials.

3921.90.11.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.3%

If rigid panels for permanent installation

Rigid plastic wall panels over 0.51mm thick are classified in 3921.90 as other plastic plates/sheets, not flexible coverings of 3918.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the plastic layer exceeds 0.15mm thickness and is non-porous to meet Chapter 39 note 9; provide lab test reports if requested by CBP

Declare exact plastic type (e.g

PVC) and textile composition on entry docs; mismatches can lead to reclassification under 5905 for coated textiles

Ensure invoice specifies 'wall covering' use, not decorative paper, to avoid pitfalls with heading 4814