Visible to the Naked Eye

How should coated fabrics be classified? In my latest BeaverLake6 column, I examine the criteria for visibility in determining coated or laminated fabrics and conclude the rules are "as clear as mud." In some cases, the coated fabric has less duty than the base fabric. The distinction between a coated and non-coated fabric is particularly important when the fabric is being imported from a free trade partner. Click here to read the column.