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Man-Made Fiber Painted Chroma Key Backdrop from Japan

Special coated polyester fabric painted with chroma green for video production back-cloths, ensuring even color for green screen effects. Classified in HTS 5907.00.60.00 as man-made fiber textile otherwise coated for studio use, with paint impregnation visible and non-plastic. It rejects light spill for professional filming.

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

• Label as 'painted canvas for studio back-cloths' to align with tariff description and ease entry

• Provide chromatic analysis if challenged, confirming coating purpose for visual effects

• Bundle with care instructions to show non-fragile nature, preventing damage claims