PVC Laminated Cotton Canvas for Tents from Japan
Heavy cotton canvas fabric laminated with PVC film for weatherproof tent material, where plastic layer is plainly visible. Classified in 5907.00.35.00 for laminated fabrics specified in section XI note 9, separate from uncoated canvas in chapter 59 or plastic sheeting.
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
• Submit cross-section photos proving lamination bonds layers without full embedding to distinguish from chapter 40
• Check if weight exceeds 1500g/m² and textile >50%; otherwise may shift to 5906 if rubberized
• Ensure invoice specifies 'laminated fabric' not 'plastic coated' to prevent 5903 misclassification