Rubberized Polyester Tent Fabric
Polyester base fabric coated with rubber for waterproof tent and awning material, meeting the weight and textile dominance criteria of heading 59.06. The rubber coating is visible and the fabric remains flexible, placing it under tariff item 5906.99.20 for rubberized textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.
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 rubber content exceeds 50% by weight and the textile is merely reinforcing
Chapter 39 covers plastics combined with textile fabric where the textile is only for reinforcement.
If imported as finished tents
Chapter 63 covers made-up textile articles such as tents.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the textile content exceeds 50% by weight and the coating is visible
• If the fabric is cut and sewn into finished tents, it would fall under Chapter 63
• Keep supplier specifications on weight and coating to support the classification
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