Theatrical Scenery Drop of Polyester

Large painted polyester drop cloth laminated for use as theatrical scenery in Broadway productions, depicting urban skylines. Under HTS 5907.00.05.00 as man-made fiber scenery properties with visible coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If uncoated woven polyester fabric

Unimpregnated man-made woven fabrics stay in Chapter 54.

5903.10.20Same rate: 35%

If textile base with polyurethane coating

PU-coated textiles visible to eye classify under 5903 plastics heading.

5907.00.60.00Same rate: 35%

If of cotton or other non-man-made fibers

Man-made specific to .05.00; others under different 5907 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test flexibility to confirm not rigid plastic per 5903 exclusions (bendable around 7mm cylinder)

Use invoices specifying 'theatrical scenery' to support 5907 classification