TPU Coated Spandex Fabric for Apparel
Polyester-spandex blend fabric coated with thermoplastic polyurethane for water-resistant activewear. Visible TPU coating qualifies under 5903 for coated man-made textiles, other than 5902. Subheading 5903.90.25.00 for general other types.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7.5% | +35.0% | 42.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If knitted base fabric
Knitted coated fabrics may fall under chapter 60 if coating invisible, per note (a)(1).
If sold as finished garment panels
Completed apparel components could be seen as plastic products if coating dominant.
If base of cellulose acetate fibers
Different man-made fiber type changes subheading within 5903.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm spandex <20% doesn't shift material heading; document blends
• Apparel end-use doesn't change fabric classification; declare as greige
• Watch for partial coating designs pushing to chapter 55 per note
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