Plastic-Coated Nylon Ripstop Fabric from China
Lightweight ripstop nylon fabric laminated on one side with polyethylene film for tent material, at 1.1 kg/m². Falls under 3921.90.19.50 as 'other' plastic sheets/foils combined with textile, meeting weight criteria. The combination enhances durability and waterproofing for outdoor gear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct density tests to document weight/m² compliance; exceedance shifts classification
• Label clearly as 'plastic film laminated to textile' with % compositions for CBP review
• Avoid misdeclaring as plain textile to prevent penalties; lamination makes it Chapter 39