Cotton-Backed PVC Tablecloth from Japan
A heavy-duty tablecloth featuring a PVC plastic top layer combined with a cotton-predominant textile backing, weighing over 1.492 kg/m². Cotton predominates by weight in the textile component over other fibers, classifying it under HTS 3921.90.21.00 as a plastic sheet combined with textile materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds other fibers by weight in textile layer via lab testing for accurate classification
• Provide weight certificates confirming total product >1.492 kg/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter subheadings
• Label fiber content per FTC rules; mislabeling leads to CBP holds and penalties