# HS heading 39.18: 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

> HS heading 39.18 covers 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. It is in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). It is split into 2 subheadings: 3918.10 (of polymers of vinyl chloride) and 3918.90 (of other plastics).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3918
Last updated: 13 October 2026

[HS codes](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes) / [Chapter 39](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/39) / [39.18](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3918)

## Key facts

- Heading: 39.18
- Description: 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: Plastics and articles thereof
- Subheadings: 2
- Edition: HS2022

## What this code covers

HS heading 39.18 covers 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.

It is split into 2 subheadings: 3918.10 (of polymers of vinyl chloride) and 3918.90 (of other plastics).

- [3918.10](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/391810) Of polymers of vinyl chloride
- [3918.90](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/391890) Of other plastics

## What it doesn’t cover

Other goods of chapter 39 are classified in its other 25 headings, listed below.

- [39.01](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3901) Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
- [39.02](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3902) Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
- [39.03](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3903) Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
- [39.04](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3904) Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
- [39.05](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3905) Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
- [39.06](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3906) Acrylic polymers in primary forms
- [39.07](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3907) Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
- [39.08](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3908) Polyamides in primary forms
- [39.09](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3909) Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms
- [39.10](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3910) Silicones in primary forms
- [39.11](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3911) Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and other products specified in note 3 to this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
- [39.12](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3912) Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
- [39.13](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3913) Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
- [39.14](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3914) Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 39.01 to 39.13, in primary forms
- [39.15](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3915) Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
- [39.16](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3916) Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics
- [39.17](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3917) Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics
- [39.19](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3919) Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls
- [39.20](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3920) Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
- [39.21](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3921) Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics
- [39.22](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3922) Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics
- [39.23](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3923) Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
- [39.24](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3924) Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics
- [39.25](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3925) Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included
- [39.26](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3926) Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 39.01 to 39.14

## How it is structured

Heading 39.18 is one of 26 headings in chapter 39. Its first two digits, 39, are the chapter; the next two, 18, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (3918.10, 3918.90).

## In other countries

No national tariff lines under heading 39.18 are live on border.bot yet. Tariffs built on the Harmonized System use its subheadings at six digits and add their own digits after them.

- Previous heading: [39.17](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3917) Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics
- Next heading: [39.19](https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3919) Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls

## Frequently asked questions

### What does HS heading 39.18 cover?

HS heading 39.18 covers 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.

### Which chapter is HS heading 39.18 in?

HS heading 39.18 is in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof).

### How many subheadings does HS heading 39.18 have?

HS heading 39.18 has 2 subheadings: 3918.10 (of polymers of vinyl chloride) and 3918.90 (of other plastics).

## Sources and updates

The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 1 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/hs-codes/3918.json
