High-Tensile PVC Coated Nylon Cargo Net Fabric from China
Nylon fabric (note 9, section XI) coated with abrasion-resistant PVC exceeding 60% by weight for cargo securing nets. Visible PVC coating qualifies under 5903.10.15.00, distinct from uncoated or embedded textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab certification of plastic weight percentage is crucial; customs often tests high-value coated goods
• Distinguish from chapter 39 by proving manual bendability around 7mm cylinder without fracture
• For industrial end-use, note commercial vs retail packaging affects potential set classifications