Rubberized Polyamide Rainwear Fabric from China
Polyamide (nylon) fabric laminated with rubber for rain jackets and pants, weighing less than 1,500 g/m² with over 50% textile by weight. It qualifies for HTS 5906.99.30.00 as other rubberized fabrics, not for tires. The bonding process ensures waterproofing visible in cross-section.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Retain production records proving lamination method bonds layers without full embedding, per 5906 definition
• Test for manual bendability around 7mm cylinder to differentiate from rigid chapter 39 products
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial parts; specify end-use as apparel fabric