PVC Coated Polyester Truck Cover Fabric from Mexico
This heavy-duty polyester fabric is coated with over 60% by weight poly(vinyl chloride) to create a waterproof and durable material for truck tarps. It falls under HTS 5903.10.15.00 as a man-made fiber textile fabric from note 9 to section XI, impregnated and coated with PVC exceeding 60% plastic weight, visible to the naked eye.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic coating exceeds 60% by weight via lab testing to confirm HTS 5903.10.15.00 classification
• Provide coating specifications and fiber content documentation to avoid reclassification to chapters 50-55
• Ensure the PVC coating is visible to the naked eye; invisible treatments shift to uncoated fabric headings