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Unbleached 12 oz Cotton Duck Fabric for Awnings from Japan

A robust unbleached cotton duck fabric weighing over 200 g/m² (12 oz/yd²) with >85% cotton content, featuring a non-plain weave like 4-shaft twill. It falls under HTS 5209.19.00.60 due to its heavy weight and duck construction ideal for outdoor awnings and covers.

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

• Measure areal weight post-scouring to confirm >200 g/m²; include test reports in entry documentation

• Label with exact construction (ends x picks per inch) to distinguish from plain weave; avoid common weave misdeclaration

• Monitor for quantitative restrictions on cotton content; declare country of origin accurately for quota applicability