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Polyurethane Coated Nylon Packcloth Fabric from China

This lightweight nylon fabric (man-made fibers) is coated with polyurethane plastic, visible to the naked eye, used for backpacks and outdoor gear. It qualifies under HTS 5903.90.18.00 as a textile fabric of man-made fibers impregnated or coated with plastics, certified under note 9 to section XI for specific performance textiles. The coating enhances water resistance without embedding the fabric completely.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.5%

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 plastic coating is visible to the naked eye and document weight per m² to distinguish from chapters 50-55 or 39

Obtain note 9 to section XI certification from manufacturer for fabrics specified in performance categories like packcloth

Label fiber content accurately as man-made (nylon) predominant; avoid misclassification as uncoated ripstop