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PU Coated Microfiber Polyester

Microfiber polyester fabric coated with polyurethane, providing a soft touch and water resistance for softshell jackets and outdoor apparel. The visible PU coating on this man-made fibre textile falls under tariff item 5903.20.20.

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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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5903.20.10Same rate: Free

If the fabric contains no man-made fibres

This sibling item covers polyurethane-coated textiles of natural fibres.

3921.90.00Same rate: Free

If the plastic coating is visible on both sides

Double-sided coating may shift classification to Chapter 39.

5903.90.10Same rate: Free

If a plastic other than polyurethane is used

This item covers man-made fibre textiles coated with other plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the coating is discernible without magnification, as per Chapter 59 note 2

• If the fabric is intended for apparel, check if additional textile labelling requirements apply under Canadian regulations

Related Products under Tariff item 5903.20.20

Anti-Microbial PU Coated Nylon

Anti-microbial PU coated nylon is a nylon fabric with a polyurethane coating containing anti-microbial agents, used for medical bags. The coating is visible and the fabric remains flexible, satisfying heading 59.03. It falls under this item as a man-made fibre textile coated with polyurethane.

Breathable PU Coated Nylon Supplex

Breathable PU coated nylon Supplex is a nylon fabric with a microporous polyurethane coating for breathable activewear shells. The coating is visible and the fabric remains flexible, meeting heading 59.03 requirements. It is classified here because the textile contains man-made fibres and the plastic is polyurethane.

Heavy Duty PU Coated Oxford Fabric

Heavy-duty oxford weave nylon fabric coated with a thick polyurethane layer, surpassing 70% plastics by weight. The coating is visible to the naked eye and the material remains flexible without fracturing, making it suitable for tool bags and covers. It falls under this tariff item as a textile fabric of man-made fibres coated with plastics, not excluded by Chapter 59 notes.

Heavy Duty PU Laminated Nylon Canvas

Heavy duty PU laminated nylon canvas is a canvas-style nylon fabric laminated with a thick polyurethane layer for truck covers. The lamination is visible and the fabric remains pliable, satisfying heading 59.03. It falls under this item as a man-made fibre textile with a polyurethane coating.

Laminated Polyester Oxford Fabric for Luggage

Laminated polyester oxford fabric for luggage is a woven polyester textile bonded with polyurethane for durable luggage shells. The PU lamination is visible in cross-section and the fabric remains flexible, meeting heading 59.03 criteria. It is classified here because the textile contains man-made fibres and the plastic is polyurethane.

Laminated PU Nylon Trampoline Fabric

Laminated PU nylon trampoline fabric is a high-tenacity nylon fabric laminated with polyurethane for bounce and weather resistance in trampoline beds. The lamination is visible and the fabric remains flexible, meeting heading 59.03 criteria. It is classified here because the textile contains man-made fibres and the plastic is polyurethane.