Floor coverings of plastics — HTS 3918
Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter
Chapter 39 › Heading 3918
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3918 is a four-digit product category for certain coverings made of plastics. It groups floor coverings that are supplied in rolls or tiles, including products that may be self-adhesive, and plastic wall or ceiling coverings that meet the definition in chapter 39, note 9.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s intended use and physical form, then follow the more detailed subheadings and statistical subdivisions. These distinctions commonly depend on whether the item is a floor, wall, or ceiling covering; whether it is in rolls or tiles; whether it is self-adhesive; and the product’s material, construction, or other stated characteristics. The complete product specification and the current HTSUS wording must control, and a customs broker or ruling request may be appropriate for difficult classifications.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is actually a plastic covering, rather than a textile, paper, rubber, ceramic, wood, or composite product classified elsewhere.
- Identify and document the intended use: floor covering versus wall or ceiling covering.
- Record the physical form, such as rolls or tiles, and whether the product has a self-adhesive layer.
- Review the product’s construction, plastic composition, surface layer, backing, and any reinforcement against the wording of the relevant 8-digit subdivisions.
- Read all applicable chapter notes, subheading notes, and statistical descriptions, and obtain broker or customs guidance if the product fits more than one description.
HTS heading 3918 summary
Floor coverings of plastics is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3918.10 | Of polymers of vinyl chloride |
| 3918.90 | Of other plastics |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3918?
Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.