Polyurethane Coated Nylon Ripstop Fabric from China
This lightweight nylon ripstop fabric is coated with polyurethane on one side to provide water resistance while maintaining breathability, visible to the naked eye. It falls under HTS 5903.20.30 as a textile fabric impregnated or coated with polyurethane, not meeting exclusions like invisible coating or full embedding in plastic. Commonly used for outdoor gear like tents and backpacks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the polyurethane coating is visible to the naked eye and document weight per square meter to confirm exclusion from Chapters 39 or 50-55
• Provide lab test reports on coating visibility and flexibility (bendable around 7mm cylinder) to avoid reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately, as blends over certain plastic thresholds shift to Chapter 39