PVC Coated Polyester Truck Tarpaulin
A heavy-duty polyester fabric coated with poly(vinyl chloride) on one side, used for truck covers and industrial tarps. It falls under HTS 5903.10.20.90 because it is a man-made fiber textile fabric coated with PVC where the coating is visible to the naked eye, exceeding 70% by weight of plastics. The material is flexible and suitable for outdoor protection.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coating not visible to naked eye
Fabrics with invisible impregnation or coating remain classified under woven man-made fiber fabrics in Chapter 54.
If textile fully embedded in plastics
Products where fabric is completely embedded or both sides fully coated with plastics shift to Chapter 39 as plastic products.
If coated with non-PVC plastic
Same structure but different plastic material (e.g., polyurethane) falls under the 'other plastics' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the PVC coating is visible to the naked eye and exceeds 70% by weight through lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying yarn type (man-made fibers), coating material (PVC), and weight composition to avoid reclassification
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