Vinyl-Coated Polyester Awning Fabric from China
Woven polyester filament fabric with vinyl coating exceeding 60% plastics by weight for awnings and canopies. HTS 5407.30.10.00 applies as a section XI note 9 fabric with dominant plastic layer for UV protection. Durable weave supports outdoor exposure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Test for plastic dominance per statistical notes; retain ISO reports
• Declare weave type (plain/satin) to match Chapter 54 definitions
• Avoid 'finished article' language; pitfall leads to Chapter 63