Wool Canvas Tarpaulin

A heavy-duty tarpaulin made from wool canvas fabric coated with PVC plastic for weatherproofing. The plastic coating is visible to the naked eye and can be bent around a 7mm cylinder without fracturing, qualifying it under heading 5903 as a textile fabric impregnated or coated with plastics. Primarily used for covering outdoor equipment or vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5112.19.60Higher: 60% vs 37.7%

If coating not visible to naked eye

Woven wool fabrics without perceptible plastic impregnation or coating remain in Chapter 51.

3921.90.11Higher: 39.2% vs 37.7%

If textile fully embedded in plastic

Products where wool fabric is completely embedded or coated on both sides with visible plastic shift to Chapter 39 plastics.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 37.7%

If coated with rubber instead of plastic

Rubberized textile fabrics fall under heading 5906, regardless of wool content if visible coating meets criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the plastic coating is visible to the naked eye and document weight per square meter to avoid reclassification to Chapters 50-55

Provide lab tests confirming bendability around 7mm cylinder

Label fiber content accurately as over 50% wool

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