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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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