PU Laminated Nylon Taffeta Fabric from Japan
Nylon taffeta textile fabric laminated with polyurethane film via heat bonding, used for waterproof garments and tents. The lamination bonds layers visibly in cross-section, meeting 5903 definition of laminated textiles without exclusions for embedding or rigidity. Classified in 5903.90.30.90 as other non-knitted, non-specific coated/laminated fabrics.
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
• Submit cross-section samples or photos proving lamination bonding process to customs for 5903 compliance
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 100% nylon face with PU back) and avoid claims of 'waterproof' that imply chapter 39