Cellular PVC/Polyester Laminated Upholstery Sheet from Japan
A foamed PVC sheet combined with polyester fabric, supplied in rolls for furniture upholstery applications. Classified in HTS 3921.12.1950 as other cellular vinyl chloride polymer sheets combined with textiles. The composite structure offers breathability and water resistance for soft furnishings.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies the PVC monomer contributes ≥95% to polymer weight per Chapter 39 notes
• Conduct thickness measurements to distinguish from thinner films qualifying for special duty rates
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as finished upholstery, which shifts to Chapter 94