PVC Coated Polyester Awning Material from Japan
Woven polyester base fabric coated with high PVC content (>60% by weight) for weather-resistant awnings and canopies. Meets HTS 5903.10.15.00 criteria for note 9 man-made textiles visibly coated with PVC, excluding invisible treatments or full embeds.
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 weight certificates showing >60% PVC to prevent downgrade to lower-duty uncoated polyester
• Label clearly as 'PVC coated textile' not 'vinyl sheet' to maintain chapter 59 classification
• Check for partial coating designs which may revert to chapter 54 per exclusion notes