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Polyester Laminated Banner Fabric from Mexico

A durable polyester textile fabric laminated with a thin plastic film for outdoor banners and signage, specified in note 9 to section XI as a laminated fabric of man-made fibers. The lamination provides water resistance while maintaining flexibility, distinguishing it from standard woven fabrics in chapters 54-55. This falls under HTS 5907.00.15.00 as 'other' laminated fabrics of man-made fibers not covered elsewhere in heading 5907.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the fabric meets note 9 to section XI criteria for laminated fabrics, providing lab tests showing plastic layer visibility with naked eye

• Include detailed invoices specifying man-made fiber content (e.g

• 100% polyester base) and lamination process to avoid reclassification to chapter 39