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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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