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Polyester Heavy-Duty Tarpaulin from Japan

A durable polyester tarpaulin designed for covering trucks, boats, and construction sites, featuring reinforced edges and grommets for secure fastening. It falls under HTS 6306.19.21.20 as a tarpaulin made from other textile materials like polyester, not cotton or man-made fiber canvas. This classification applies to protective coverings used outdoors for weatherproofing.

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

• Verify textile composition via lab testing to confirm it's 'other textile materials' like polyester, avoiding reclassification to man-made fiber subheadings

• Include detailed invoices specifying UV resistance and weight per square meter to support valuation and duty assessment

• Ensure grommets and eyelets are noted as integral features, not separate hardware, to prevent parts classification issues