Polyester Tarpaulin from Germany
A heavy-duty polyester tarpaulin used for covering trucks, boats, and construction sites, featuring reinforced edges and grommets for securing. It falls under HTS 6306.90.5000 as a tarpaulin made from polyester, which is a synthetic textile material other than cotton, classified in the 'other textile materials' subheading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the textile composition via lab testing to confirm it's polyester and not cotton, avoiding reclassification to 6306.40
• Include detailed invoices specifying use as tarpaulin, weight per square meter, and UV/waterproof treatments for customs valuation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese polyester imports and ensure proper marking of country of origin