Vinyl Coated Polyester Backing Paper
This is a heavy paper substrate coated with vinyl on one side, weighing over 30 g/m², used as backing material in wallpaper production. It falls under HTS 4811.90.80.50 as 'other' coated paper in rolls wider than 15 cm, not specified elsewhere in headings 4803, 4809, or 4810. The surface coating enhances durability and printability for decorative applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing 150 g/m² or less
Paper coated with kaolin or talc falls under 4811.41 if basis weight ≤150 g/m², regardless of width.
If imported as plastic film rather than paper substrate
If the vinyl coating dominates and paper is incidental, it classifies as polyester plastic film.
If cut to size sheets under 36 cm x 15 cm
Smaller cut sheets of coated paper become 'other' paper articles in 4814.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify coating composition and weight exceeds 30 g/m² via lab testing to confirm classification under 4811.90
• Provide mill test certificates showing basis weight and coating type to avoid reclassification to 4811.41
• Ensure rolls exceed 15 cm width; narrower strips may shift to 4811.90.90
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