Rubberized Polyester Tent Fabric from Germany
A polyester woven fabric coated with rubber for waterproofing, used in tent manufacturing, with weight below 1,500 g/m² and predominant textile composition. Classified under HTS 5906.99.30.00 for other rubberized textile fabrics excluding heading 5902 tire fabrics. The rubber layer is visible and tested for impermeability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct independent weight and composition analysis to meet 5906 criteria and avoid disputes over textile percentage
• Include technical datasheets showing rubber impregnation visible to naked eye per chapter notes
• Label rolls clearly as 'rubberized textile fabric' to distinguish from uncoated polyester under heading 5407