Vinyl-Coated Wallpaper Rolls from Japan
Rolls of paper wallpaper coated with vinyl for durability and moisture resistance, designed for interior wall decoration. Classified under HTS 4814.90.02.00 as 'other' wallpaper and similar wallcoverings, distinct from window transparencies, due to its primary use as decorative wallcoverings on paper base.
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
• Verify the paper base and coating do not qualify as 'printed with motifs not subsidiary' under Ch 49 note, requiring Chapter 49 classification
• Provide mill test reports confirming basis weight and coating composition to avoid disputes over 'similar wallcoverings'