Plastic-Coated Nylon Ripstop Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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