HS Code for Plastic coated wallpaper

Plastic coated wallpaper is classified under HS code 4814.20. This classification falls within Chapter 48, which covers paper and paperboard. Heading 4814 specifically addresses wallpaper and similar wall coverings. Subheading 4814.20 is reserved for wallpaper that has been coated or covered on the face side with a layer of plastics that is grained, embossed, colored, design-printed, or otherwise decorated. The essential character of this product is the paper substrate, which provides the structure for hanging, while the plastic layer provides durability, washability, and aesthetic finish. To qualify for this code, the product must consist of paper in rolls, of a width suitable for wall or ceiling decoration, and the plastic layer must be the decorative face.

Products Included

• Vinyl-coated paper wallpaper
• Embossed plastic-faced wall coverings on a paper base
• Washable plastic-coated decorative paper rolls
• Grained plastic-covered wallpaper
• Printed vinyl wallpaper with paper backing

Common Misclassification

This product is frequently misclassified under HS code 3918.10, which covers wall or ceiling coverings of plastics in rolls. The key difference is the substrate; 3918 is for coverings made entirely of plastic or where the plastic is not just a coating on paper. It may also be confused with 4814.90, the residual category for other wallpapers that do not have the specific plastic coating described in 4814.20.

FAQ

What is the HS code for plastic coated wallpaper?

The HS code for wallpaper coated or covered on the face side with a decorated layer of plastics is 4814.20.

Does this code include self-adhesive vinyl sheets?

Generally, no. Self-adhesive plastic sheets without a paper backing intended for wall decoration are usually classified under heading 3919.