PVC Waterproof Book Covers from Japan
Flexible PVC sheets folded into waterproof covers for books and notebooks, non-laminated. Falls under HTS 3920.49.00.00 for other vinyl chloride sheets per predominant monomer rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Import as flat stock to avoid 4202 book cover heading
• Test water resistance without claiming 'articles of apparel' crossover
• Provide fold-line specs confirming sheet form