PU Coated Nylon Taffeta Fabric from Japan
Nylon taffeta fabric coated with polyurethane for water resistance, commonly used in rainwear linings and lightweight tents. Classified in 5907.00.80 as 'other' impregnated or coated textile fabrics, distinct from rubberized (5906) or plastic-laminated (5903) due to the surface coating application.
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
• Document coating process (e.g
• knife-over-roll) to prove it's not lamination under 5903
• Ensure invoice details material weights to confirm textile predominance over coating
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; specify retail-ready rolls if applicable