Vinyl Coated Polyester Backing Paper from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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