PVC-Coated Polyester Banner Vinyl Fabric from China
Heavy-duty woven polyester filament fabric with PVC coating over 60% by weight, designed for outdoor banners and signage. Classified under HTS 5407.30.10.00 due to its high plastic content as per section XI note 9, providing weatherproofing. The base remains synthetic filament yarn weaving.
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
• Provide grammage tests confirming >60% plastics; mismatches lead to audits
• Label as 'note 9 fabric' on entry docs to streamline classification
• Watch for bulk vs retail packing; retail sets may trigger Chapter 63