PVC Jacketed Nylon Cordage Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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