PVC-Coated Polyester Tent Fabric from Japan
Heavy-duty polyester base fabric heavily coated with PVC (over 70% by weight), designed for waterproof tent and awning applications. Classified under HTS 5906.99.20.00 for rubberized textile fabrics of man-made fibers dominated by plastics content, meeting Chapter 59 visibility and flexibility criteria. Excludes cases where coating is invisible or fabric is too rigid.
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
• Provide detailed composition breakdown showing >70% rubber/plastics; use independent assays to counter disputes
• Avoid selling as 'plastic tarpaulin'—emphasize textile base in invoices to prevent Chapter 39 shift