Plastic-Coated Polyester Tablecloth Fabric from China
Woven polyester filament fabric coated on one side with over 60% plastics by weight, used for tablecloths and protective coverings. It falls under HTS 5407.30.10.00 as a fabric specified in note 9 to section XI, exceeding 60% plastic content for water resistance. The coating enhances durability while maintaining the woven synthetic filament base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify plastic coating weight exceeds 60% via lab testing; retain certificates for CBP review
• Declare as 'fabrics specified in note 9' to avoid misclassification under uncoated 5407
• Ensure no finishing operations push it into Chapter 59; common pitfall is under-declaring coating