Unbleached Cotton Duck Fabric 8 oz from Japan
Unbleached cotton duck is a plain weave fabric with >85% cotton, 135 g/m² weight, and yarn number 30, fitting HTS 5208.19.40 for unbleached other fabrics of lower number. Commonly used for painter's drop cloths and tool pouches.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document weave as plain or non-specific to stay in 'other'; twill weaves may require different subheading
• Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal per US note (b) for accurate g/m² compliance
• Avoid quantitative restrictions by confirming origin isn't subject to cotton fiber quotas