PVC Coated Nylon Tarp Material

Nylon woven fabric coated with PVC plastic, designed for heavy-duty tarpaulins and covers. The PVC layer is clearly visible and flexible, qualifying under heading 5903 as coated textile fabric of man-made fibers. Falls in 5903.90.25.00 for other non-5902 types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5408.32Lower: 25% vs 42.5%

If coating not visible to naked eye

Invisible coatings per 5903 note (a)(1) keep it as plain woven nylon fabric in chapter 54.

3920.43.50.00Lower: 39.2% vs 42.5%

If for industrial reinforcing plates

If used merely for reinforcing cellular plastics, note (a)(5) reclassifies to chapter 39 Biaxially oriented polypropylene sheets.

5903.90.20.00Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If specific printed designs from coating

Note (a)(4) excludes partially coated fabrics with designs from coating, returning to chapter 54/55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test flexibility around 7mm cylinder per note (a)(2) to confirm not chapter 39 rigid plastics

• Label with exact fiber composition and coating type; mismatches lead to audits

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as unfinished; specify retail-ready rolls