Plastics-Coated Nylon Inflatable Boat Fabric from Japan
Nylon ripstop fabric with heavy plastics coating (>70% weight) for inflatable boats and rafts. Falls under HTS 5906.99.20.00 for high rubber/plastics content man-made fiber rubberized fabrics, meeting flexibility and visibility standards.
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
• Include drop test and coating adhesion specs to prove textile integrity
• Declare as marine fabric, not 'boat skin' to maintain 5906 status