PVC Coated Acrylic Canvas Signage Material
An acrylic-coated polyester fabric with a PVC layer exceeding 70% by weight, designed for outdoor signage with blockout properties. The PVC coating is visible and the fabric passes the flexibility test, qualifying under heading 59.03. Being a man-made fibre textile, it falls 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the textile base contains no man-made fibres
This item covers PVC-coated fabrics of natural fibres.
If the fabric is fully embedded in plastic or coated on both sides visibly
Chapter 39 takes precedence for such plastic-heavy products.
If the fabric is painted with designs or otherwise treated beyond simple coating
Heading 59.07 covers textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the coating is visible and not merely a colour change, as invisible treatments are excluded from heading 59.03
• Document the man-made fibre content and PVC percentage for customs clearance
• If the signage material is printed with designs, it may be excluded under Chapter Note 2(a)(4); consider separate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5903.10.20
Coated Polyamide Parachute Cloth
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
Flame-retardant acrylic canvas laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) for stage backdrops and tents. The PVC lamination is visible to the naked eye and the fabric retains flexibility, meeting the criteria of heading 59.03. As the base fabric is acrylic, a man-made fibre, it falls under tariff item 5903.10.20.
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
Nylon fabric coated with abrasion-resistant PVC, with the PVC exceeding 60% by weight, intended for cargo securing nets. The visible PVC coating enhances durability and meets the heading 59.03 criteria for textile fabrics coated with plastics. Since nylon is a man-made fibre, it is correctly classified under tariff item 5903.10.20.
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.