PVC Sheathed Polyester Webbing from China
Narrow woven fabric made from polyester yarns individually sheathed with poly(vinyl chloride), used for straps and belts. It falls under HTS 5903.10.20.10 as fabrics of yarns sheathed with PVC, not otherwise impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated, and over 70% by weight rubber or plastics. The sheathing provides water resistance without additional treatments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify yarn sheathing composition via lab tests to confirm over 70% plastics content; declare exact weight percentages to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates showing no additional coatings
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in customs valuation for bulk imports