Natural Unbleached Cotton Sailcloth Duck from Japan
This natural unbleached cotton sailcloth duck is a plain weave fabric >85% cotton, >200 g/m², precisely matching HTS 5209.11.00.90 for plain weave duck (219) due to its warp-faced strength suited for marine applications. It undergoes no bleaching, preserving fiber integrity for UV and water resistance. Ideal for boat sails, awnings, and covers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain government certification if claiming hand-loomed status to potentially shift to lower-duty 5208 codes
• Test for excessive sizing and report desized weight to accurately meet >200 g/m² duck criteria
• Avoid common pitfalls by specifying 'duck (219)' on entries to distinguish from generic plain weave cottons