U.S. imports of Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, or Laminated with PVC (HS 590310) totaled $22.8M in August 2026, imported from 46 countries.
Importers of Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, or Laminated with PVC paid $2.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, or Laminated with PVC imports of $22.8M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPVC-coated and laminated textile fabrics serve a broad range of industrial and commercial end uses — from truck tarpaulins and awnings to upholstery, protective clothing, and conveyor belting — making this one of the more commercially significant coated-fabric headings. The US tariff schedule is unusually granular here, with eight 10-digit lines under heading 5903.10 that distinguish by base fiber (cotton, man-made fibers, other), plastic content percentage, and whether the fabric is bonded or sheeted, each potentially carrying a different duty rate. Canada and Italy are the leading suppliers, with China, Taiwan, and South Korea also among the top sources. Importers should note that goods subject to Section 301 tariffs from China may face additional duties depending on the specific 10-digit classification.
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1.6K import shipments a month
Several lines under 5903.10 distinguish between fabrics where the plastic content exceeds 60% or 70% by weight versus those below those thresholds. The plastic-to-textile weight ratio, determined by laboratory analysis or manufacturer's specification, drives the correct line selection. Importers should obtain weight-composition data from their supplier before entry to avoid misclassification between lines with different duty rates.
Yes, this is a recurring classification dispute. When the plastic coating is so heavy that the textile substrate serves merely as reinforcement and the product's essential character is that of a plastic sheet, CBP may classify it in Chapter 39 (plastics) rather than Chapter 59. The key factors are whether the textile is visible to the naked eye on both surfaces and whether the plastic or the textile component predominates by weight and function.
ImportsExports
Imports
$22.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $239.1M of Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, or Laminated with PVC and exported $120.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 5903
Subheading 590310 · $22.8M of $88.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5903102090 | Tx Fab NESOI Sheat O PVC Etc Mmf NESOI O 70% Ru Pl | $12.0M | 8.63% | 51.96% | $1.0M |
| 5903102010 | Tx Fab NESOI Sheat PVC Etc Mmf NESOI O 70% Ru Pl | $2.1M | 21.74% | 88.61% | $453K |
| 5903101500 | Textile Fabric NESOI PVC Bond Mmf Fab Ov 60% Plast | $2.6M | 13.76% | 97.00% | $357K |
| 5903102500 | Textile Fabric NESOI PVC Etc Mmf NESOI No 70% R Pl | $846K | 16.91% | 65.28% | $143K |
| 5903103000 | Textile Fab Impreg, Coated, Cvrd, Lam W/PVC, NESOI | $658K | 17.63% | 95.68% | $116K |
| 5903101000 | Textile Fab Impreg, Coated Etc With PVC, of Cot | $380K | 13.30% | 91.83% | $51K |
| 5903101800 | Textile Fabric NESOI PVC Bond Mmf Fab, Other | $10K | 44.73% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and China together supply 43% of it. China pays 33.0% duty; Canada 0.3%.
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rate provision · imports
27.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.62% of imports for consumption.