Vinyl Laminated Cotton Shower Curtain Liner from Japan
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).
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
• 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