Laminated PVC Polyester Rain Poncho Fabric
A breathable polyester fabric laminated with a PVC film exceeding 70% plastics by weight, intended for rain poncho manufacturing. The lamination is visible and the fabric bends without fracturing, meeting the tests of heading 59.03. As a man-made fibre textile, it is classified under tariff item 5903.10.20.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the textile is entirely embedded in plastic or coated on both sides with visible plastic
Such products are classified in Chapter 39, not Section XI.
If the fabric is made of natural fibres like cotton
This sibling item covers PVC-coated fabrics without man-made fibres.
If the goods are made-up rain ponchos, not fabric in the piece
Garments made of coated textiles are classified in Chapter 62.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the PVC layer is visible to the naked eye; if only a colour change is apparent, the fabric may be classified in Chapters 50–55
• Keep samples or technical documentation showing the PVC weight percentage exceeds 70% to avoid misclassification
• If importing finished ponchos, the tariff item will differ from this fabric heading
Related Products under Tariff item 5903.10.20
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Polyamide (nylon) fabric coated with PVC for parachute cloth, providing airtightness with a visible coating. The PVC coating meets heading 59.03 criteria, and polyamide is a man-made fibre, so this is classified under tariff item 5903.10.20.
Flame-Retardant PVC Laminated Acrylic Canvas
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Heavy Duty PVC Coated Polyester Conveyor Belt Cover
An industrial polyester fabric with a thick PVC coating exceeding 70% by weight of plastics, used to protect conveyor belts. The coating is visible and the product passes the flexibility test, bending without fracturing around a 7 mm cylinder. It is a man-made fibre textile fabric, placing it under tariff item 5903.10.20.
Heavy PVC Laminated Nylon Banner Vinyl
Heavy nylon fabric laminated with a thick PVC film, where the PVC exceeds 60% by weight, used for outdoor advertising banners. The visible PVC layer provides durability and weatherproofing, and the nylon base qualifies as a man-made fibre textile under heading 59.03. This product meets the criteria for tariff item 5903.10.20.
High-Tensile PVC Coated Nylon Cargo Net Fabric
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Industrial PVC Coated Polyester Conveyor Belt Facing
Polyester fabric coated with durable PVC, where the PVC exceeds 60% by weight, used as a facing for conveyor belt top surfaces in manufacturing. The visible PVC coating provides abrasion resistance and meets the heading 59.03 definition of textile fabrics coated with plastics. Polyester is a man-made fibre, so this falls under tariff item 5903.10.20.