PVC Coated Polyester Banner Material from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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