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Vinyl Wallpaper with Textile Backing from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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