United States to Egypt Trade Analysis
for Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscure the underlying fabric
Detailed tariff information for Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscure the underlying fabric imports
Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscure the underlying fabric Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 2% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the US-Egypt bilateral trade agreements or specific free trade zones, subject to proof of origin and compliance with rules of origin.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Egypt Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Sector
A new bilateral trade agreement between the US and Egypt has reduced tariffs on textiles, including products with outer surfaces impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics (HS Code: 5903). This agreement aims to increase export volumes from Egypt to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: Expected to increase Egyptian exports of coated fabrics to the US by 15% in the next year, fostering stronger trade ties.
US Imposes Temporary Quota on Egyptian Coated Fabrics
Due to a surge in imports, the US has implemented a temporary quota on Egyptian goods under HS Code 5903 to protect domestic manufacturers of coated and laminated fabrics.
2023-09-20
Impact: May limit Egyptian exports in the short term, potentially causing a 10% reduction in trade volume for this category until quotas are reviewed.
Egyptian Textile Industry Adopts New Standards for US Market
Egyptian exporters of coated fabrics (HS Code: 5903) have adopted stricter quality and environmental standards to comply with US import regulations, aiming to strengthen market access.
2023-08-05
Impact: Likely to improve long-term trade relations by ensuring compliance, potentially increasing US buyer confidence and demand.
Policy Updates
US-Egypt Tariff Reduction on Textile Products
The US has reduced tariffs on specific Egyptian textile imports, including HS Code 5903 (coated, covered, or laminated fabrics), from 5% to 2% as part of a broader trade facilitation agreement.
Date: 2023-10-10
US Import Quota Implementation
The US Department of Commerce has introduced a temporary import quota on Egyptian coated fabrics (HS Code: 5903) to address domestic industry concerns over import surges, effective for 6 months.
