5903.10.18.00 - Other (229)

This HTS subheading, 5903.10.18.00, covers textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, specifically those where the plastic is poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and the fabric is made of man-made fibers. Further refining the classification, these fabrics are identified as those specified in Note 9 to Section XI of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This note typically relates to the construction and properties of the textile fabric itself.

The key differentiator for this category at this level is its exclusion from specific other subcategories within 5903.10.1. For instance, while its sibling category 5903.10.15.00 specifically deals with fabrics where plastics constitute over 60 percent by weight, this subheading encompasses a broader range of PVC-coated man-made fiber fabrics meeting Note 9 criteria, where the plastic content may not necessarily exceed that 60% threshold.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Therefore, classification into 5903.10.18.00 relies on a comprehensive assessment of the fabric's construction, the type of man-made fibers used, the application of PVC, and confirmation that the fabric meets the specifications outlined in Note 9 to Section XI. Examples of goods that might fall here include certain types of vinyl-backed upholstery fabrics, industrial tarpaulins, or specialized protective coverings where the PVC coating provides waterproofing, durability, or other functional properties, and the textile fabric is a man-made material meeting the Note 9 criteria.