Paper-Backed Agglomerated Cork Wall Panels from China
These are rigid panels made from agglomerated cork particles bound together and backed with paper for added stability and ease of installation on walls. They fall under HTS 4504.10.40.00 as wallcoverings specifically backed with paper, designed for interior surface decoration. The reinforcement prevents cracking and improves adhesion during application.
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
• Verify the backing is explicitly paper or another reinforcing material via supplier certification to avoid reclassification; include test reports confirming agglomerated cork composition; check for VOC emissions compliance in destination markets like the US