PE Coated Cotton Apron Fabric from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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