Vinyl Laminated Nylon Banner Material from Japan
Nylon textile fabric laminated with PVC film, designed for large outdoor advertising banners. Classified in 5903.10.20.90 as a man-made fiber fabric laminated with PVC, with plastics comprising over 70% by weight and visible in cross-section. It bonds firmly for weather resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct bend test (around 7mm cylinder) to prove flexibility and distinguish from rigid Chapter 39 plastics
• Label shipments clearly as 'PVC laminated textile' with weight breakdowns to prevent disputes over plastic dominance