Polyurethane Coated Cotton Canvas from Japan
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 — 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
• 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