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%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
• 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