High Plastic Content Sailcloth from China
High plastic content sailcloth is a polyester sail fabric laminated with plastics, where the plastic content exceeds 60% by weight, designed for marine sails. The lamination is visible and the product meets the flexibility criteria of heading 59.03, not falling under the embedment exclusions. It is reinforced to withstand high winds and saltwater conditions, and contains man-made fibres, placing it under tariff item 5903.90.20.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify that the plastic lamination is visible without magnification and that the fabric remains flexible at room temperature, as required by chapter note 2
• Provide the CBSA with a breakdown of the plastic and textile content by weight to confirm classification under 5903.90.20
• If the sailcloth is cut to shape for a specific sail, it may be classified as a made-up article in Chapter 63