Painted Canvas Theatrical Backdrop from China
A large canvas fabric painted with scenic landscapes or architectural elements, impregnated and coated for durability, used as a backdrop in theater productions. It falls under HTS 5907.00.25.00 as painted canvas being theatrical scenery, meeting the criteria for operatic and ballet properties with visible coating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the canvas is visibly painted and coated per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to chapters 50-55
• Provide certificates confirming use for theatrical scenery to support 5907 classification during customs review
• Document weight and composition to distinguish from heavier rubberized fabrics under heading 5906