Heavy PVC Laminated Nylon Banner Vinyl from Japan
Nylon fabric laminated with thick PVC film over 60% by weight, used for outdoor advertising banners and signs. Classified in 5903.10.15.00 for man-made fiber fabrics (note 9, section XI) bonded with PVC layers visible in cross-section, meeting lamination definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document lamination process showing PVC film bonding to nylon base exceeding 60% plastic content
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as simple plastic sheeting; prove textile base dominates structure
• Test for flexibility around 7mm cylinder to distinguish from rigid plastic sheets in chapter 39