Polyurethane Coated Nylon Packcloth Fabric
This lightweight nylon fabric (90 gsm) is coated with polyurethane on one side, resulting in over 60% plastic by weight, used for backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5903.20.15.00 as a man-made fiber textile fabric with visible PU coating meeting note 9 to section XI for specified performance fabrics. The coating is clearly visible to the naked eye and exceeds the plastic weight threshold.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coating not visible to naked eye
Invisible impregnation keeps it classified as woven man-made fiber fabric in chapter 54 rather than coated textile in 5903.
If fabric completely embedded in plastic
When textile is fully embedded or both sides heavily coated with visible plastic, it shifts to plastic sheets chapter 39.
If coated with rubber instead of polyurethane
Rubberized fabrics (even >50% textile) fall under heading 5906, not polyurethane plastics in 5903.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify plastic content exceeds 60% via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure coating visibility test per chapter notes
• Obtain supplier specs confirming note 9 section XI applicability to avoid reclassification
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