PVC Coated Nylon Inflatable Boat Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include technical specs showing coating thickness and visibility for CBP review
• Certify nylon as man-made fiber; natural fibers would change classification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese coated fabrics in this category