Heavyweight Variegated Nylon Sailcloth from China
Ripstop-enhanced sailcloth from multi-color polyamide filaments, >170 g/m² for marine applications. Classifies in 5407.43.20.60 due to nylon composition, yarn colors, weight, and exclusion from lighter or specific weave subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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 weave specs excluding selvage; statistical note (a) requires wholly specified weave
• Avoid cabled yarn use if mimicking heavier exclusions; test for compliance
• Declare as industrial material; retail sails may trigger different apparel-like duties