Heading 5907

Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like

7 declarable lines

Heading 5907 covers textile fabrics that are otherwise impregnated, coated, or covered, plus painted canvas used as theatrical scenery or studio back-cloths. The lines split first between laminated or note 9 to section XI fabrics and other fabrics, then by fiber type and whether the use is theatrical scenery and properties or other use.

Products in this heading

Painted canvas stage backdrop
Studio back-cloth for film or photography
Theatrical scenery flat covered with coated fabric
Ballet or operatic set piece fabric
Laminated man-made fiber fabric for stage properties
Coated textile fabric for temporary scenic displays
Impregnated canvas prop cover for a stage set

How to choose the right subheading

Check whether the fabric is laminated or is a fabric specified in note 9 to section XI, since that controls the first group of lines.
Identify the fiber content: man-made fibers, vegetable fibers except cotton, or other fibers.
Confirm the end use: theatrical, ballet, and operatic scenery and properties versus other use.
For goods outside the laminated or note 9 group, use the Other lines and then select by fiber content or the residual Other line.

Often confused with

Prepared painting canvas for artists
Prepared painting canvas has its own heading.
Heading 5901
Textile fabric coated or laminated with plastics
Plastics-coated or laminated textile fabrics are classified there.
Heading 5903
Rubberized textile fabric
Rubberized textile fabrics are separately provided for.
Heading 5906
Textile wall covering
Textile wall coverings have their own heading.
Heading 5905
Textile-backed floor covering or linoleum
Floor coverings are classified in that heading.
Heading 5904

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for painted theatrical canvas?

A painted canvas used as theatrical, ballet, or operatic scenery falls in the theatrical lines of heading 5907. For laminated fabric of man-made fibers, the code is 5907.00.05.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a studio back-cloth of other textile materials?

A studio back-cloth classified in the residual Other line for other textile materials uses 5907.00.80.90, general (MFN) Free.

How do I classify a coated fabric for a stage set?

First decide if it is a laminated or note 9 to section XI fabric; if it is not and it is of man-made fibers, use 5907.00.60.00, general (MFN) Free. If it is of vegetable fibers except cotton, use 5907.00.80.10, general (MFN) Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.