Rubberized Polyester Tent Fabric from China
Polyester base fabric coated with rubber for waterproof tent and awning material, meeting 5906 criteria for weight and textile dominance. Classified in 5906.99.25.00 as other rubberized man-made fiber textiles. Provides flexibility and durability for outdoor applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm rubberized treatment bonds layers without full embedding; cross-section analysis may be required
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as plastic-coated (5903) - specify rubber in supplier docs
• For sets with poles, classify fabric separately unless integral