Rubberized Polyamide Rainwear Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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