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Foam Wall Backing Vinyl

Vinyl film with foam backing for textured wall covering in tiles/rolls. HTS 3918.90.5000 for other plastic wall coverings, as composite primarily of plastics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.2%+37.5%41.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3921.13Lower: 16.7% vs 41.7%

If cellular PVC primarily

Cellular PVC coverings classify under cellular plastics heading 3921.

5905.00.90Lower: 37.5% vs 41.7%

If textile-backed >50% by weight

Textile wallcoverings take precedence over plastics if fabric base predominates.

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

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Classify by predominant plastic layer; foam <50% keeps in 3918

โ€ข Include weight % breakdown to avoid textile composite shift to Chapter 59