Unbleached Cotton Duck Fabric 12 oz Twill from China
A 12 oz (about 410 g/m²) unbleached cotton duck in twill weave, over 85% cotton, used for heavy-duty tents and sails. Classified under HTS 5209.19.00.40 due to its unbleached state, twill construction, high weight, and predominant cotton content. This heavy fabric provides strength without further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct grammage testing to confirm >200 g/m²; US Customs often audits heavy cotton imports for weight accuracy
• Provide affidavits certifying no bleaching or dyeing; pitfalls include residual processing chemicals triggering reclassification
• For roll imports, specify linear meters and weight per note formulas for yarn number verification if challenged