5903.20.18.00 - Other (229)

This HTS category, 5903.20.18.00, encompasses textile fabrics that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with polyurethane. These fabrics are further specified as being of man-made fibers and meeting the criteria outlined in Note 9 to Section XI of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The "Other" designation indicates that these are fabrics that do not fit into more specific sub-classifications within this broader heading.

Crucially, this category is distinguished from its sibling 5903.20.15.00 by the weight composition. While 5903.20.15.00 specifically covers fabrics where plastics constitute over 60 percent by weight, this category (5903.20.18.00) applies to polyurethane-coated man-made fiber fabrics that *do not* meet that specific weight threshold for plastics. The classification hinges on the precise percentage of plastic content in relation to the textile fibers.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 5903.20.18.00 is final for eligible goods. Examples of products that would fall here include certain types of artificial leather or specially treated performance fabrics where polyurethane coating is applied to man-made fiber bases, but the plastic content by weight is 60% or less. The key is the polyurethane coating on man-made textiles, coupled with adherence to Note 9 of Section XI.