Heavy Unbleached Cotton Tarp Fabric Duck

Heavy unbleached cotton duck for tarps is plain woven, 85%+ cotton, exceeding 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5209.11.00.90 as plain weave duck (219) for its robust, weather-resistant build. The unprocessed state ensures cost-effectiveness for large-scale coverings. Used extensively in agriculture and construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.29.40Higher: 43.4% vs 41.5%

If certified hand-loomed and unbleached

Hand-loomed certification per U.S. notes places it in 5208 for cottage industry products.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 41.5%

If denim twill weave

Denim defined in notes as specific twill shifts to 5211.42 for printed/colored versions.

5901.90.20.00Higher: 42% vs 41.5%

If prepared for bookbinding

Textile fabrics prepared for specific technical uses like bookbinding go to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm ≥85% cotton, avoiding reclassification to synthetic blends

Document weave type (plain only, per notes) with photos or samples for CBP verification

Monitor quota notes for cotton origins; Mexico-origin exempt but WTO rules apply

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