Unbleached Polypropylene Tarpaulin Fabric from China
Heavy unbleached polypropylene filament woven fabric at 280 g/m² for tarpaulins and truck covers, 100% synthetic filaments. Classified in HTS 5407.71.00.60 for its unbleached state, weight >170 g/m², and compliance with chapter 54 weave definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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 multiple/cabled yarns to avoid sheeting exclusion; provide grammage certificates
• Pitfall: classifying as coated if minimal lamination present, moving to Chapter 59