Polyurethane Coated Nylon Tarp from China
A heavy-duty tarp made from man-made nylon fabric coated with polyurethane, exceeding 70% by weight of plastics for waterproofing. It falls under HTS 5903.20.20.00 as a textile fabric of man-made fibers impregnated or coated with polyurethane where plastics dominate the weight. The coating is visible to the naked eye and provides enhanced durability.
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
• Verify the weight percentage of plastics exceeds 70% through lab testing to confirm classification under 5903.20.20.00
• Ensure documentation includes coating specifications and fiber content to avoid reclassification to chapters 50-55