Vinyl Coated Aramid Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
Aramid (Kevlar-like) woven fabric coated with PVC, Note 9 listed for reinforcement in composites, with visible coating for adhesion. Fits HTS 5903.10.18.00 as man-made fiber textile covered with poly(vinyl chloride).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Certify aramid as man-made fiber >70% per Note 9; provide mill test reports
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics plastic sheets; declare as textile fabric