PE Coated Cotton Apron Fabric
Cotton twill fabric coated with polyethylene for protective aprons in food service and labs. Falls under 5903.90.1000 as impregnated cotton textile with naked-eye visible plastics coating. Liquid-repellent without full embedding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.7% | +37.5% | 40.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made up as finished apron
Garments/impregnated protective clothing classify in chapter 62.
If paper-backed imitation
5905 excludes paper flock walls; analogous for non-textile backs.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab certify no fracturing on bend test to distinguish from chapter 39
• Specify 'other than 5902' in entry to affirm general coating
• Watch for partial designs; those stay in chapters 50-55
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