Rubberized Polyester Tent Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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