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PU Coated Polyester Oxford Fabric

Polyester oxford fabric coated with polyurethane, offering water repellency and durability for luggage and bag shells. The visible PU coating on this man-made fibre textile places it 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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Alternative Classifications

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 natural fibre textiles.

4202.92.90Higher: 7% vs Free

If the fabric is already made into a bag or luggage item

Finished articles of bags fall under Chapter 42.

5903.90.10Same rate: Free

If the coating is a plastic other than polyurethane

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the coating is visible to the naked eye, as per Chapter 59 note 2

• If the fabric is cut to shape for bags, it may be classified as a made-up article under other headings—check with CBSA if unsure

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.