Kitchen Backsplash Vinyl Wallpaper from Japan
Moisture-resistant wallpaper with paper core and thick plastic coating printed with tile-look designs. Falls under HTS 4814.20.00.00 as wallcovering paper covered on face with decorated plastics layer. Designed for splash-prone areas.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify water resistance per ASTM standards for kitchen claims during customs review
• Declare exact plastic coating composition to rule out Chapter 39 dominance
• Use proper NAICS codes for home decor to aid statistical reporting