PVC Coated Nylon Inflatable Boat Fabric
High-tenacity nylon fabric coated with PVC comprising over 70% plastics weight, used for manufacturing inflatable boats and rafts. Visible coating ensures waterproofing and meets 5903 visibility test while passing 7mm bend cylinder requirement. 5903.10.20 applies for PVC/man-made fiber with dominant plastics content.
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If rubber coated instead of PVC
Rubberized textile fabrics shift to heading 5906 regardless of weight.
If without visible PVC coating
Plain woven nylon fabric without qualifying coating stays in Chapter 54.
If too rigid to bend around 7mm cylinder
Fails 5903 flexibility test; classifies as cellular plastics plates/sheets.
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• Include technical specs showing coating thickness and visibility for CBP review
• Certify nylon as man-made fiber; natural fibers would change classification
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