TPU Laminated Ripstop Nylon Fabric
Ripstop nylon (man-made) laminated with thermoplastic polyurethane film for inflatable products and apparel. Falls under 5903.90.18.00 as note 9 section XI specified fabric: coated/laminated with plastics, visible to naked eye, not fractured when bent. Used in performance applications like kites and sails.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | +35.0% | 43% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | +10.0% | 18% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 8% | +10.0% | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | +10.0% | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | +10.0% | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from plastic strip/yarn per 5604
Fabrics from yarn/strip impregnated with plastics before weaving go via 5903(b) but base in 56.
If painted, printed, or flock coated
Additional surface treatments like flocking shift to heading 5907.
If made up into garments
Finished apparel from coated fabrics moves to chapter 62.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab test results confirming coating visibility and manual bend test compliance
• Specify end-use in documentation (e.g
• performance textile) to support note 9 classification
• Watch for partial coating designs that might revert to chapter 54 or 55
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