Rubberized Knitted Polypropylene Inflatable Boat Fabric from Germany
Knitted polypropylene fabric heavily coated with rubber compounds over 70% by weight for inflatable boats and rafts. Falls under HTS 5906.91.20.00 for its knitted man-made fiber base with rubberized treatment meeting weight and visibility criteria in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document knit gauge and rubber application method; ensure >50% textile if over 1500g/m²
• Pitfall: confusing with Chapter 40 reinforced rubber sheets—emphasize knitted textile primacy