PVC Impregnated Cotton Book Cover Material from Japan
Cotton fabric impregnated with PVC for durable book covers and binders. Impregnation visible without changing rigidity, under 5903.10.10.00 for cotton textiles with poly(vinyl chloride).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish impregnation from full embedding via naked-eye test and flexibility
• Invoice as 'fabric' not 'book covering' to avoid 4814 paper-based headings
• Certify non-toxicity for school/office supply uses