Polyurethane Coated Nylon Packcloth Fabric from Japan
This lightweight nylon fabric is coated with polyurethane on one side to provide waterproofing and abrasion resistance, commonly used for backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5903.20.25.00 as a man-made fiber textile fabric visibly coated with polyurethane plastics, meeting the chapter's criteria for visible coating detectable by naked eye.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the polyurethane coating is visible to the naked eye and not merely impregnating the fabric without visible change, to avoid reclassification under Chapters 50-55
• Provide lab test reports confirming man-made fiber composition over 50% and polyurethane as the coating material for customs valuation