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Vinyl-Coated Polyester Nonwoven Banner Material from Mexico

Nonwoven polyester base >150 g/m² with light vinyl coating for outdoor banners, coating not fully visible or embedding per notes. HTS 5603.14.9090 as other nonwovens, where coating doesn't trigger exclusion.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Naked eye test for coating visibility critical; document to defend 5603 classification

• Sample submission to CBP often needed for coated nonwovens near chapter boundaries

• Invoice as 'nonwoven fabric' not 'plastic sheet' to prevent 39 misclassification