PVC Jacketed Nylon Cordage Fabric from Japan
Woven fabric from nylon yarns sheathed with PVC, employed in marine ropes and tie-downs. Classified in HTS 5903.10.20.10 due to PVC-sheathed man-made yarns exceeding 70% plastics/rubber weight, without further impregnation or lamination. The sheathing ensures durability in wet environments.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove >70% plastics; include supplier specs on sheathing process
• Avoid common error of declaring as plain woven fabric without sheathing details
• Use ISF filings early for ocean shipments