Eco-Friendly Cork Wall Tiles Backed from China
Modular tiles of natural cork with paper backing for peel-and-stick or traditional wall installations in green homes. This fits HTS 4503.90.40.00 as other reinforced wallcoverings of natural cork. Sustainability is enhanced by renewable cork sourcing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify FSC or PEFC for cork origin to appeal to eco-buyers and ease customs scrutiny
• Size tiles under 0.25 sqm each to align with wallcovering norms vs floor tiles
• Avoid 'tile' terminology if challenged, emphasizing 'flexible wallcovering'