Heading 5903

HTS code 5903Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902

Chapter
59Coated and industrial textiles
Tariff lines
21
General duty
General duty rates from 2.7% to 14.1%, with 7 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 5903

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5903.10.1000Of cotton (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride))2.7%m2, kg
5903.10.1500Over 60 percent by weight of plastics (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride) > Of man-made fibers > Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI)Freem2, kg
5903.10.1800Other (229) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride) > Of man-made fibers > Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI)14.1%m2, kg
5903.10.2010Fabrics, of yarns sheathed with poly(vinyl chloride), not otherwise impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride) > Of man-made fibers > Other > Over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics)Freem2, kg
5903.10.2090Other (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride) > Of man-made fibers > Other > Over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics)Freem2, kg
5903.10.2500Other (229) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride) > Of man-made fibers > Other)7.5%m2, kg
5903.10.3000Other (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With poly(vinyl chloride))2.7%m2, kg
5903.20.1000Of cotton (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane)2.7%m2, kg
5903.20.1500Over 60 percent by weight of plastics (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane > Of man-made fibers > Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI)Freem2, kg
5903.20.1800Other (229) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane > Of man-made fibers > Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI)8%m2, kg
5903.20.2000Over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane > Of man-made fibers > Other)Freem2, kg
5903.20.2500Other (229) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane > Of man-made fibers > Other)7.5%m2, kg
5903.20.3010Of wool or fine animal hair (414) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane > Other)2.7%m2, kg
5903.20.3090Other (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > With polyurethane > Other)2.7%m2, kg
5903.90.1000Of cotton (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other)2.7%m2, kg
5903.90.1500Over 60 percent by weight of plastics (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other > Of man-made fibers > Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI)Freem2, kg
5903.90.1800Other (229) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other > Of man-made fibers > Fabrics specified in note 9 to section XI)8%m2, kg
5903.90.2000Over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other > Of man-made fibers > Other)Freem2, kg
5903.90.2500Other (229) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other > Of man-made fibers > Other)7.5%m2, kg
5903.90.3010Of wool or fine animal hair (414) (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other > Other)2.7%m2, kg
5903.90.3090Other (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 > Other > Other)2.7%m2, kg

Documents required to import under 5903

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5903?
HTS heading 5903 covers textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902. It sits in Chapter 59 (coated and industrial textiles) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 21 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5903?
General duty rates from 2.7% to 14.1%, with 7 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5903 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 59