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Heavy-Duty Polyethylene Tarpaulin from China

A waterproof sheet made from woven polyethylene fabric, used to cover trucks, boats, or construction sites. It falls under HTS 6306.19.21 as a tarpaulin of other textile materials (synthetic fibers like polyethylene, not cotton or man-made filament). Designed for outdoor protection against weather and debris.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify weave type and material composition via lab testing to confirm classification under 'other textile materials' and avoid reclassification to 6306.12

Include detailed invoices specifying UV resistance and weight per square meter, as these impact duty rates and customs valuation

Ensure compliance with REACH or EPA regulations for plasticizers if imported from Asia; common pitfall is missing flammability certifications for US sales