PVC-Coated Knitted Acrylic Rainwear Fabric from Japan
A knitted acrylic man-made fiber fabric laminated with PVC plastisol over 70% by weight, designed for waterproof rain jackets and ponchos. It qualifies for 5906.91.20.00 as a rubberized (including plastics per notes) knitted textile with dominant coating. Visible plastic layer adheres to chapter definitions excluding invisible treatments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for plastics weight percentage and visibility around 7mm cylinder per related notes; label as 'rubberized knitted fabric'
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as plastic film (39) without textile prominence
• Retain supplier specs on knit construction