Rubberized Cotton Canvas Tarp from Germany

A heavy-duty cotton canvas fabric impregnated with rubber for weatherproofing, used for tarpaulins and protective covers. It falls under HTS 5906.99.1000 as a rubberized textile fabric of cotton, weighing under 1,500 g/m² with visible rubber coating. This classification applies because the rubber treatment enhances durability without embedding the fabric completely.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify weight per m² is under 1,500 g/m² and textile content exceeds 50% to confirm 5906 classification; provide lab test reports

Ensure rubber coating is visible to the naked eye and document impregnation process to avoid reclassification to Chapter 40

Label fiber content accurately as 'cotton with rubber coating' to comply with textile import rules and prevent customs delays