PU Laminated Polyester Taffeta Fabric

A fine polyester taffeta fabric laminated with a polyurethane film for enhanced water resistance, ideal for rainwear linings and tents. Classified in HTS 5903.20.25.00 due to the bonding of plastic film to man-made fiber textile via lamination process, visible in cross-section.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5407.69.20Higher: 49.9% vs 42.5%

If for non-laminated polyester taffeta

Without plastic lamination or visible coating, it remains a standard woven polyester fabric in Chapter 54.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 42.5%

If used for industrial reinforcing only

Cellular plastic sheets reinforced with fabric for non-textile primary use go to Chapter 39.

5903.10.20Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If base yarn is cotton or viscose

Textile fabrics of cotton or other vegetable fibers with PU coating classify under 5903.10, not man-made fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the lamination process showing assembly of fabric layers with PU film bonded together, as per heading 5903 definition

• Avoid misdeclaration as retail goods; classify by material composition, not end-use