PU Coated Cordura Ballistic Nylon

1000D Cordura nylon with heavy PU coating (>60% plastics by weight), note 9 fabric for tactical gear and heavy-duty bags. HTS 5903.20.15.00 due to visible coating on man-made woven base, meeting all exclusion criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.69.10Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If industrial uncoated rolls

Base woven nylon without qualifying coating stays chapter 54.

5906.91.10.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If rubberized version for same use

Rubber coating (even textile-dominant) classified under 5906 heading.

5801.37.10.00Higher: 49% vs 35%

If narrow woven fabric <30cm width

Narrow fabrics chapter 58 applies regardless of coating if under width limit.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide denier specs and coating thickness docs; ITAR considerations for tactical end-use

Pitfall: heavy coatings risk chapter 39 if not flexible

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