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Laminated Cotton PVC Medical Drape Fabric

Sterilizable cotton fabric laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) for surgical drapes. The visible PVC lamination meets the criteria of heading 59.03, and since the fabric contains no man-made fibres, it falls under tariff item 5903.10.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5903.10.20Same rate: Free

If the fabric contains man-made fibres

This sibling item covers PVC-coated textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.

3005.90.00Same rate: Free

If the product is a sterile medical dressing or similar article

Articles of heading 30.05 are excluded from Section XI by Section Note 1(e).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is not classified as a medical article under heading 30.05 or 30.06, which are excluded from Section XI

• Verify the PVC coating is visible and the fabric passes the manual bend test

• Provide documentation confirming the cotton fibre content and absence of man-made fibres

Related Products under Tariff item 5903.10.10

Coated Cotton PVC Artist Canvas

Cotton canvas coated with poly(vinyl chloride) for use as artist canvas. The PVC coating is visible to the naked eye and provides a protective, water-resistant surface, qualifying it under tariff item 5903.10.10 as a textile fabric not containing man-made fibres.

Coated Cotton-PVC Awning Fabric

Cotton duck fabric coated with poly(vinyl chloride) for residential awnings and canopies. The visible PVC coating provides waterproofing and durability, classifying it under tariff item 5903.10.10 as a textile fabric not containing man-made fibres.

Laminated Cotton-PVC Diaper Changing Pad Fabric

Baby cotton fabric laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) for use in diaper changing pads. The PVC lamination is visible and provides a waterproof barrier, classifying it under tariff item 5903.10.10 as a textile fabric not containing man-made fibres.

Laminated Cotton-PVC Upholstery Fabric

Cotton textile laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) sheets for furniture upholstery. The lamination is visibly bonded and the fabric contains no man-made fibres, classifying it under tariff item 5903.10.10.

Polyvinyl Chloride Coated Cotton Tarp Fabric

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PVC Backed Cotton Ironing Board Cover Fabric

Cotton fabric with a poly(vinyl chloride) backing for ironing board covers. The visible PVC coating provides a heat-resistant and waterproof surface, classifying it under tariff item 5903.10.10 as a textile fabric not containing man-made fibres.