PVC Coated Cotton Tablecloth Fabric
Woven cotton fabric coated with poly(vinyl chloride) on one side, used for making protective tablecloths. The PVC coating is visible to the naked eye and provides water resistance, qualifying it under HTS 5903.10.10.00 as a textile fabric impregnated or coated with PVC, specifically of cotton.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.7% | +35.0% | 37.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from man-made fibers instead of cotton
Heading 5903 covers all textile fabrics with PVC, but subheading changes based on fiber type like cotton vs synthetic.
If the fabric is fully embedded in PVC or cannot bend around a 7mm cylinder
Products where textile is merely reinforcing or too rigid fall under Chapter 39 as plastic sheets, per 5903 exclusions.
If coating is not visible to the naked eye
Uncoated or invisible coatings on woven man-made fabrics remain classified by fiber in Chapters 54-55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the PVC coating is visible to the naked eye and not merely for reinforcement to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39
• Provide lab test reports confirming cotton fiber content exceeds 50% and PVC as the coating material
• Declare weight per square meter accurately, as exclusions apply to certain rigid or fully embedded products
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