Wool Canvas Tarpaulin from Japan
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.
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
• 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