Vinyl Laminated Cotton Shower Curtain Liner
Cotton base fabric laminated with PVC film for waterproof shower curtain liners. The lamination bonds layers visibly, meeting 5903 criteria for textile fabrics laminated with plastics, specifically cotton with poly(vinyl chloride).
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 coated with polyurethane instead of PVC
Same cotton textile fabric but different plastic type shifts to polyurethane subheading within 5903.
If imported as a finished shower curtain, not fabric
Completed textile articles like curtains are classified in Chapter 63 by material, not as coated fabrics.
If PVC dominates and textile is reinforcing only
Exclusion (3) in 5903 sends fully coated/embedded products to Chapter 39 table, kitchen articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include cross-section samples or photos showing visible PVC lamination to distinguish from Chapter 39 plastics
• Ensure invoice specifies 'cotton textile fabric with PVC lamination' to prevent misclassification as finished curtains
• Comply with CPSIA if for residential use, testing for lead/phthalates in PVC coating
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