Waterproof PU Coated Ripstop Nylon from Germany
Ripstop nylon fabric coated with polyurethane exceeding 70% plastics weight, used for tents, backpacks, and gear. Meets HTS 5903.20.20.00 as man-made fiber textile visibly coated with PU, not embeddable or invisible per chapter exclusions. Provides superior tear resistance and waterproofing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct independent testing for plastic weight percentage to support 5903 classification
• Include supplier affidavits on coating visibility and composition in import docs
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply Chapter 39 if textile role is questioned