High Tenacity Nylon Balloon Envelope Fabric from China
Lightweight ripstop woven fabric from high tenacity nylon 6.6 for hot air balloon envelopes. Classified HTS 5407.10.00 due to high tenacity polyamide yarn construction per statistical notes. Ripstop pattern prevents tear propagation in aerial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify ripstop weave pattern meets 'wholly of specified weave' per statistical note (a)
• PU coating for air retention moves classification to 5903.20; declare as uncoated fabric
• Aviation certification documents required for FAA-compliant balloon materials