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Rubberized Rayon Medical Gasket Fabric

Viscose rayon fabric rubber-laminated for seals and gaskets in medical devices, with the textile component predominating by weight. The visible rubber coating and man-made fibre content classify it under tariff item 5906.99.20 as a rubberized textile fabric.

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.

5911.90.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is for technical medical device use

Technical textile products for machinery or devices are classified under heading 59.11.

4016.99.90Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the rubber component is the essential character

Articles of rubber, even with textile reinforcement, are classified in Chapter 40 when rubber predominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the fabric is not cut to shape for specific medical devices, as finished parts may fall under Chapter 90

• Ensure the rubber coating is visible and the fabric meets Health Canada requirements for medical materials

• Confirm the rayon content to support classification under man-made fibres

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Heavy PVC-Coated Polypropylene Truck Cover Material

Heavy-duty woven polypropylene fabric coated with a thick layer of PVC (plastics) for use as truck tarps and covers. The coating is visible to the naked eye and the product retains the character of a textile fabric, falling under tariff item 5906.99.20 as a rubberized textile fabric containing man-made fibres.

Neoprene-Laminated Polyester Surfboard Cover Material

Polyester textile fabric laminated with neoprene rubber, used for protective covers for surfboards and gear. The rubber lamination is visible and the textile fabric remains the essential character, qualifying under tariff item 5906.99.20 for rubberized textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.

Plastics-Coated Nylon Inflatable Boat Fabric

Nylon ripstop fabric with a heavy plastics coating for use in inflatable boats and rafts. The coating is visible and the fabric remains flexible, placing it under tariff item 5906.99.20 as a rubberized textile fabric containing man-made fibres, provided the textile character is retained.

PVC-Coated Polyester Tent Fabric

Heavy-duty polyester fabric coated with PVC for waterproof tent and awning applications. The coating is visible and the textile fabric remains the core material, qualifying under tariff item 5906.99.20 for rubberized textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.

Rubberized Acrylic Banner Vinyl Fabric

Acrylic-coated fabric with a heavy vinyl or rubber layer for outdoor advertising banners and signs. The rubber or plastics coating is visible and the textile fabric remains predominant, placing it under tariff item 5906.99.20 for rubberized textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.

Rubberized Acrylic Canvas Fabric

Heavy-duty acrylic canvas impregnated with rubber for marine covers and awnings, under 1,500 g/m² with textile majority. The rubber impregnation is visible and the fabric remains flexible, placing it under tariff item 5906.99.20 for rubberized textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.