Product classification
HS code for Vinyl wallpaper: 4814.20
Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics.
Classification of vinyl wallpaper under HS 4814.20
Vinyl wallpaper is classified under HS code 4814.20. This code is part of Chapter 48, which covers paper and paperboard. Heading 4814 specifically addresses wallpaper and similar wall coverings. Subheading 4814.20 is dedicated to wallpaper consisting of paper coated or covered on the face side with a grained, embossed, colored, design-printed, or otherwise decorated layer of plastics (typically vinyl). The classification is driven by the composite nature of the product: a paper substrate providing structural support and a plastic layer providing the decorative and functional surface. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 4814, the plastic layer must be decorated or otherwise treated to be considered wallpaper. If the plastic layer is plain and the product is intended for a different use, it might fall elsewhere. This code is essential for distinguishing decorative wall coverings from industrial plastic sheets or pure paper products.
- Covers
- Vinyl-coated paper wallpaper
- Embossed vinyl wall coverings with paper backing
- Scrubbable vinyl wallpaper
- Printed vinyl-faced paper rolls
- Heavy-duty vinyl wallpaper for residential use
- Also under 4814.20
- Graham & Brown vinyl wallpaper
- York Wallcoverings
- Brewster Home Fashions
- F. Schumacher & Co. vinyl wallcoverings
Codes often confused with 4814.20
Common mistake. Vinyl wallpaper is often confused with HS code 3918.10. The distinction lies in the backing; 3918.10 covers wall coverings made entirely of plastic or with a non-paper backing (like textile), whereas 4814.20 requires a paper base. It is also sometimes misclassified under 4814.90, which is for other types of wallpaper like plain paper or grasscloth that do not have the characteristic plastic coating.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481420 (the code used for vinyl wallpaper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481420 (the code used for vinyl wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 9.1% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 481420, not only vinyl wallpaper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $392M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $130M 12% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $100M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $85M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$63M 6.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $55M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $933M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for vinyl wallpaper
Brazil classifies vinyl wallpaper under NCM 4814.20.00: HS 4814.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about vinyl wallpaper
What is the HS code for Vinyl wallpaper?
The HS code for Vinyl wallpaper is 481420 (Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics). The HS code for vinyl-coated or vinyl-covered paper wallpaper is 4814.20.
How do I classify Vinyl wallpaper for customs?
Vinyl wallpaper is classified under HS code 481420 — Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is vinyl wallpaper different from vinyl wall coverings in Chapter 39?
Vinyl wallpaper (4814.20) must have a paper backing. If the wall covering is made entirely of PVC or has a textile backing, it is classified under 3918.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of vinyl wallpaper (HS 481420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481420 (the code used for vinyl wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($392M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($130M) and Belgium ($100M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of vinyl wallpaper (HS 481420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481420 (the code used for vinyl wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data were France ($85M, 9.1% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $63M) and the United Kingdom ($55M). World imports came to about $933M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Vinyl wallpaper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481420 for Vinyl wallpaper is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for vinyl wallpaper in Brazil?
In Brazil, vinyl wallpaper (HS 481420) is classified under NCM 4814.20.00.