Textile fabrics impregnated — HTS 5903
Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902
Chapter 59 › Heading 5903
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5903 covers textile fabrics that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics. In plain language, the fabric is combined with a plastic substance or plastic layer so the textile gains properties such as water resistance, a protective surface, stiffness, or a different appearance. Heading 5902, which covers certain tire cord fabrics, is excluded.
This is a 4-digit heading, so it is a broad product category rather than the final import classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product meets heading 5903 and then follow the subheadings and tariff-line descriptions. The narrower code commonly depends on the textile material, the type of plastic treatment or construction, and other stated product characteristics. Classification can require customs-broker or other professional judgment when the construction is complex.
What to check
- Check the product’s technical specifications, including fiber content, fabric construction, plastic type, and whether the plastic is a coating, impregnation, covering, or laminate.
- Confirm that the item is a textile fabric rather than a finished article, and check whether its construction places it in an excluded heading or another chapter.
- Read the full subheading and 8-digit tariff-line descriptions; do not choose a code based only on the product’s trade name or intended use.
- Use supplier documentation, laboratory or manufacturing details, and representative samples to verify which material or construction distinction applies.
- If multiple descriptions appear plausible, ask a customs broker or seek an official classification ruling before importing.
HTS heading 5903 summary
Textile fabrics impregnated is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5903.10 | With poly(vinyl chloride) |
| 5903.20 | With polyurethane |
| 5903.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5903?
Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.