PVC Coated Polyester Banner Material

Polyester base fabric (man-made fibers) laminated with PVC plastic film, visible coating for outdoor banners and signs. Classified in 5903.90.18.00 for note 9 section XI fabrics: textile fabrics coated with plastics, not excluded by chapter notes. The lamination bonds layers without full embedding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 43%

If for uncoated polyester woven fabric

Base textile without visible plastic treatment remains in chapter 54.

3920.43.50.00Lower: 39.2% vs 43%

If sold as finished flexible plastic sheet

Predominantly plastic Biaxially oriented polypropylene sheets go to chapter 39 if textile reinforcing.

5902.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If tire cord fabric

Heading 5902 specifically covers textile fabrics for tire reinforcement.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test flexibility around 7mm cylinder to confirm not chapter 39 rigid plastic products

• Provide cross-section photos showing visible plastic layer on one side only for customs verification

• Declare as 'other' under note 9; bulk rolls may need origin certificates for preferential duties

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