PVC Coated Polypropylene Safety Fence Fabric from Japan
Polypropylene woven fabric coated with PVC, listed under Note 9 to Section XI, used for construction safety fencing with high tear strength and UV resistance. The visible PVC impregnation qualifies it under HTS 5903.10.18.00 for man-made fiber textiles treated with poly(vinyl chloride).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming >50% man-made fiber content and visible PVC coating to support Note 9 classification
• Avoid common error of shipping in rolls narrower than specified; measure and declare width accurately
• Partner with a customs broker familiar with Section XI notes for smooth entry of coated technical textiles