Vinyl Coated Polyester Signage Fabric from Japan
Polyester base fabric coated with vinyl (PVC) plastics over 70% by weight, used for large format signage. The coating is visible and provides UV resistance, classified under 5903.90.20.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for naked-eye visibility of coating; document to counter Chapter 39 claims
• Provide manufacturing process details showing textile as primary substrate
• Avoid selling as 'flexible plastic' to prevent misclassification