Laminated PU Cotton Backing for Apparel from Japan
Cotton fabric laminated with thin polyurethane sheet for use as lining or backing in rain jackets, bonded visibly. HTS 5903.20.10.00 applies per lamination definition in notes, as cotton textile with PU, flexible and not fully embedded. Provides breathable yet protective layer.
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
• Specify lamination process (heat/pressure bonding) in tech specs to match chapter note definition
• Cotton content must dominate; test for >50% textile to avoid chapter 39
• Retail sets with garments may need separate classification