Unbleached #10 Cotton Duck Cloth from Japan
Unbleached #10 cotton duck is a heavy plain weave fabric over 85% cotton weighing more than 200 g/m², fitting HTS 5209.11.00.90 as plain weave duck (219) due to its standardized weight and weave density. This grade is prized for its toughness in applications like tool bags and sails. The unbleached finish retains natural cotton oils for enhanced durability.
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
• Use average yarn number calculation per U.S. notes to substantiate plain weave duck classification during customs review
• Declare exact fabric weight post-sizing removal to prevent disputes over >200 g/m² threshold
• Include commercial invoices detailing end-use to differentiate from apparel fabrics in other headings