PVC Coated Polyester Truck Tarpaulin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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