Vinyl Coated Polyester Banner Paper from Mexico
Heavy-duty vinyl-coated polyester paper weighing 150 g/m², supplied in large rolls over 15 cm wide for outdoor banners and signage. It falls under HTS 4811.90.80 as coated paperboard in rolls, weighing over 30 g/m², not classifiable under headings 4803, 4809, or 4810. The vinyl coating provides weather resistance for advertising applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify coating type and basis weight via lab testing to confirm >30 g/m² and avoid reclassification to lighter subheadings
• Provide mill test certificates showing fiber content and coating specs to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 48 notes
• Ensure rolls exceed 15 cm width; narrower strips may shift to 4811.90.40, triggering different duties