PU / TPU Laminated Fabric
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Overview & Key Summary
PU Synthetic Leather & TPU Waterproof Breathable 3-Layer Softshell Fabric
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Complete Tariff Product Description
What is classified under HS Code 5903.20.00?
HS Code 5903.20.00 covers textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane (PU Faux Leather, Breathable TPU 3-Layer Membrane / Waterproof Softshell Fabric). In commercial practice these goods are traded as PU / TPU Laminated Fabric made of Polyurethane (PU) / TPU Membrane, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as pu synthetic leather, faux leather, tpu membrane fabric.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 59 (Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics), then Heading 5903 (Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics) and Subheading 5903.20 (With polyurethane (PU)), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 5903.20.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, Polyurethane (PU) / TPU Membrane and PU / TPU Laminated Fabric.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (Polyurethane (PU) / TPU Membrane) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 5903.20.00
- Commercial invoice: print 5903.20.00 next to the item description (PU / TPU Laminated Fabric) with the material composition (Polyurethane (PU) / TPU Membrane) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself. Note for this code: Dominant technical textile category for all functional outerwear, skiwear, and performance mountaineering jackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 5903.20.00?
HS Code 5903.20.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane (PU Faux Leather, Breathable TPU 3-Layer Membrane / Waterproof Softshell Fabric)". It falls under Chapter 59 (Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics).
Which products are classified under HS Code 5903.20.00?
This code covers PU / TPU Laminated Fabric made of Polyurethane (PU) / TPU Membrane. Key commercial items include pu synthetic leather, faux leather, tpu membrane fabric, waterproof breathable fabric.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 5903.20.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Dominant technical textile category for all functional outerwear, skiwear, and performance mountaineering jackets.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 5903.20.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.