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Polyurethane Coated Cotton Canvas from Germany

Heavyweight cotton canvas impregnated with polyurethane for water repellency, coating visible without magnification. Fits HTS 5903.20.30.90 as cotton textile fabric (chapter 52-55) coated with polyurethane, not excluded for invisibility or rigidity. Used in tarpaulins and upholstery.

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 fiber content analysis to prove >50% textile if weight exceeds limits, avoiding chapter 39 shift

• Include manufacturing process details showing visible PU application to differentiate from plain canvas

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial plastic; retail rolls reinforce textile classification