PU-Coated Polyester Ripstop Fabric from China
Ripstop woven polyester filament fabric with polyurethane coating over 60% plastics by weight, ideal for backpacks and tents. Falls under HTS 5407.30.10.00 as a note 9 section XI fabric due to high plastic content enhancing tear resistance. The reinforced weave prevents rips under stress.
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
• Document ripstop weave specs and plastic % to justify Chapter 54 over plastics
• Use commercial invoices detailing 'woven fabric in the piece' for clarity