Polyurethane Coated Ripstop Nylon for Backpacks from China
Ripstop nylon fabric with polyurethane coating for backpack manufacturing, listed under Note 9 to Section XI. It meets HTS 5903.20.18.00 criteria as man-made fiber fabric coated with PU, visible and flexible without fracturing. The ripstop weave prevents tears.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct bend test (7mm cylinder at 15-30°C) to prove flexibility and support 5903 classification
• Declare as 'other' Note 9 fabric; include supplier's technical data sheet with coating specs