PVC Coated Polyester Banner Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
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
• 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