PVC Coated Polyester Banner Fabric
A durable polyester textile fabric coated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) on one side, designed for outdoor banners and signage. The visible PVC coating exceeds the naked eye test and allows flexibility around a 7mm cylinder, qualifying it under heading 5903 as a textile fabric impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of 5902.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.7% | +35.0% | 37.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of cotton base fabric
Cotton textile fabrics coated with PVC fall under 5903.10, while man-made fibers like polyester are in 5903.90.
If textile is completely embedded in plastic
Chapter notes exclude products where fabric is fully embedded or coated on both sides from 5903, directing to chapter 39 plastics.
If coating not visible to naked eye
Uncoated or imperceptible coatings remain classified under woven fabric headings in chapters 54-55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the plastic coating is visible to the naked eye and the fabric remains flexible per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to chapter 39
• Provide lab test reports confirming weight per m² and coating composition, as 'other' subheading requires detailed documentation
• Label products clearly with fiber content and plastic type to prevent delays in CBP examination
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