PVC Coated Polyester Truck Tarpaulin from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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