PVC Coated Polyester Tarp from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 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