Automotive Headliner Fabric from China
A composite material consisting of a plastic film layer laminated to a polyester textile backing, with plastics comprising over 70% by weight and total weight exceeding 1.492 kg/m². The man-made polyester fibers predominate over other textile fibers. Classified under HTS 3921.90.25.10 due to the predominant plastic content and textile combination meeting the specified criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Verify plastic content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; maintain certificates for Customs review
• Ensure textile component documentation confirms man-made fibers predominate over cotton or others
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 59 by proving plastic layer is primary component, not mere coating