Heavy Duty PVC Tarpaulin Vinyl from China
Polyester fabric laminated with thick PVC layer over 60% by weight, specified in note 9 for truck covers and industrial tarps. The lamination bonds fabric and plastic film visibly per 5903 definition. Used for weatherproofing large equipment and vehicles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide weight composition breakdown; note 9 fabrics require section XI documentation
• Test flexibility at 15-30°C around 7mm cylinder to confirm 5903 applicability
• Label as 'coated textile' not 'plastic sheeting' to prevent chapter 39 errors