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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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