PU Laminated Polyester Taffeta Fabric
A smooth polyester taffeta fabric laminated with a thin polyurethane film for waterproofing, bonded via heat or adhesive, visible in cross-section. Classified in HTS 5903.20.30 for textile fabrics laminated with plastics other than those excluded. Ideal for rainwear and pack liners.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.7% | +35.0% | 37.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for retail sale as unfinished fabric without visible lamination
Uncoated or invisibly treated polyester woven fabrics stay in Chapter 54.
If sold as plastic film reinforced with minimal textile
Textile merely for reinforcing plastic sheets shifts to Chapter 39.
If coated with PVC instead of polyurethane
PVC-coated textiles fall under the earlier subheading 5903.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include cross-section photos or samples proving lamination bonding and visibility to customs for proper 5903 classification
• Ensure product bends manually around a 7mm cylinder without fracturing to distinguish from rigid Chapter 39 plastics
• Avoid partial designs from coating that could revert classification to base fabric chapters
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