Heavy Unbleached Cotton Tarp Fabric Duck from Japan
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.
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
• 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