Vinyl Coated Polyester Banner Paper from Germany
Heavy-duty vinyl-coated polyester paper weighing 150 g/m², supplied in large rolls over 15 cm wide for outdoor banners and signage. It falls under HTS 4811.90.80 as coated paperboard in rolls, weighing over 30 g/m², not classifiable under headings 4803, 4809, or 4810. The vinyl coating provides weather resistance for advertising 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 type and basis weight via lab testing to confirm >30 g/m² and avoid reclassification to lighter subheadings
• Provide mill test certificates showing fiber content and coating specs to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 48 notes
• Ensure rolls exceed 15 cm width; narrower strips may shift to 4811.90.40, triggering different duties