TPU Coated Spandex Fabric for Apparel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• 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