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PU Coated Polyester Oxford Fabric

Durable polyester oxford weave coated with polyurethane for water repellency, popular for luggage and bag shells. Under HTS 5903.20.25.00 for man-made fibers impregnated or coated with PU where coating is naked-eye visible.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+37.5%45%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407Lower: 27.4% vs 45%

If without PU coating

Uncoated polyester oxford is standard woven fabric under Chapter 54.

5907.00Lower: 12.5% vs 45%

If impregnated for painting support

5907 covers fabrics painted or calendered, differing from plastic coating purpose.

3921.13Lower: 16.7% vs 45%

If cellular plastic dominant

Plates of cellular plastics with minor textile reinforcement classify in Chapter 39.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include cross-section photos or samples showing visible plastic layer for customs inspection

• Declare weight per m² if near 1500g threshold to differentiate from rubberized headings