Neoprene-Laminated Polyester Surfboard Cover Material from Japan
Polyester textile laminated with neoprene rubber, over 70% rubber by weight, used for protective surfboard and gear covers. Fits HTS 5906.99.20.00 as rubberized man-made fiber fabric, bonded per 5906 lamination definition, with visible coating and flexibility. Distinguished from fully embedded plastics products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document lamination process and cross-section photos showing visible layers, per heading notes
• Test flexibility (bend test at 15-30°C) to confirm not Chapter 39 rigid product