PU Laminated Polyester Taffeta Fabric

Polyester taffeta fabric laminated with a thin polyurethane film for waterproofing, bonded via heat or adhesive, visible in cross-section. Classified in 5903.20.30.90 for polyurethane-laminated textile fabrics from chapter 54, excluding cases like full plastic embedding. Ideal for rainwear linings and lightweight tents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5407.61.99Higher: 49.9% vs 37.7%

If lamination process results in invisible plastic layer

Coatings not seen naked eye stay in polyester woven fabrics heading, ignoring color changes.

3920.99.20.00Higher: 39.2% vs 37.7%

If for rigid laminates unable to bend around 7mm cylinder

Such inflexible products are treated as plastic films of chapter 39, not textiles.

5903.10.20Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If laminated with PVC instead of polyurethane

PVC-coated or laminated textiles shift to subheading 5903.10, same chapter but different plastic type.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit cross-section samples or photos proving lamination visibility to confirm 5903 applicability over chapter 39

Ensure invoice specifies 'PU laminated' and base textile type to prevent misclassification as plastic sheeting

Check for partial designs from coating; if present, it may revert to base chapter 54 per exclusions

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