5903.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 5903.90, encompasses textile fabrics that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, but which do not fall under the specific subheadings for poly(vinyl chloride) or polyurethane. The key distinguishing factor here is the nature of the plastic material used. If the plastic is neither PVC nor polyurethane, and the fabric meets the criteria of being treated with plastic for impregnation, coating, covering, or lamination, it will likely be classified within this "Other" heading.

Distinguishing 5903.90 from its siblings, 5903.10 and 5903.20, is crucial. Heading 5903.10 is exclusively for fabrics coated or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), while 5903.20 covers those treated with polyurethane. Therefore, 5903.90 serves as a residual category for all other plastic treatments on textile fabrics within the scope of heading 5903.

Within this category, further subdivisions distinguish based on the fiber content of the underlying textile. 5903.90.10 specifically addresses fabrics of cotton, while the remaining classifications, such as 5903.90.30, pertain to fabrics made from man-made fibers or blends not otherwise specified. This breakdown allows for a more precise classification based on the composition of the textile material before or in conjunction with the plastic treatment.