Polyurethane Coated Ripstop Nylon from China
Ripstop nylon fabric coated with polyurethane for superior tear resistance and waterproofing, used in kites, parachutes, and lightweight tents. It qualifies for HTS 5903.20.25.00 as a man-made fiber fabric with visible PU coating, excluding cases where coating is invisible.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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 around 7mm cylinder to confirm flexibility, distinguishing from rigid plastic products in Chapter 39
• Label rolls with exact coating type (polyurethane) and fiber content for HTS verification