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Theatrical Scenery Drop of Polyester from Japan

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.

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

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

• Use invoices specifying 'theatrical scenery' to support 5907 classification