PVC Coated Polyester Tarp

A heavy-duty tarpaulin made from man-made polyester fabric coated with PVC, exceeding 70% by weight of plastics. The visible plastic coating provides waterproofing and durability, classifying it under HTS 5903.90.20.00 as a textile fabric impregnated or coated with plastics from man-made fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3921.90.11.00Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If plastic content dominates and textile is merely reinforcing

Products where textile is embedded or fully covered on both sides fall under Chapter 39 as plastic sheets.

5903.90.10Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If 70% or less plastics by weight

Lower plastic content shifts to the general 'other' subheading within 5903.90.

5604Lower: 15% vs 35%

If made from plastic strip or film rather than coated fabric

Fabrics from yarn/strip impregnated with plastics go to heading 5604, not coated woven fabrics.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the plastic coating is visible to the naked eye and exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification

Provide detailed material composition certificates to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39 for plastic-dominated products

Ensure invoice specifies 'coated textile fabric' not 'plastic sheet' to prevent customs disputes