PVC Coated Polyester Banner Fabric

This is a woven polyester textile fabric coated with PVC plastic on one side, designed for outdoor banners and signage. The coating is clearly visible to the naked eye and allows flexibility around a 7mm cylinder, distinguishing it from mere color changes or invisible impregnations per heading 5903 notes. It falls under 5903.90.30.90 as other coated textile fabrics not specified elsewhere.

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.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 37.7%

If coating invisible to naked eye

Per 5903 note (a)(1), fabrics where impregnation/coating cannot be seen revert to woven synthetic fabric headings like 5407.

3921.90.11.00Higher: 39.2% vs 37.7%

If textile fully embedded in plastic

5903 excludes products completely embedded or double-sided coated with visible plastic, classifying under chapter 39 plastics.

5902.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If used for bookbinding or similar

Heading 5902 covers tire covers, bookbinding fabrics; if principal use matches, it shifts from general 5903 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the coating visibility with the naked eye and flexibility test to confirm 5903 classification; document with photos and lab tests

Provide detailed material composition certificates showing textile base with plastic coating to avoid reclassification to chapter 39