PVC Coated Polyester Banner Fabric from Japan
A durable polyester textile fabric coated with PVC on one side, used for outdoor banners and advertising signs. It falls under HTS 5907.00.80 as a textile fabric otherwise impregnated, coated or covered with PVC, not specifically covered by other subheadings like rubberized or laminates in 5903. The coating is visible and provides weather resistance without embedding the fabric.
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
• Verify the coating visibility with the naked eye and weight per m² to distinguish from Chapter 39 plastics
• Provide lab tests confirming textile content exceeds 50% by weight for coated fabrics
• Label fiber composition accurately to avoid reclassification to headings 5902 or 5903