Bleached Number 8 Cotton Duck Fabric from Japan
Standard Number 8 bleached cotton duck with plain weave, exceeding 200 g/m² and 85% cotton, commonly used for tool bags and covers. Bleaching provides a uniform white base for printing or further processing. Fits HTS 5209.21.00.90 precisely as bleached plain weave duck (219).
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
• Calculate average yarn number per US note using formulas like BT/Z to confirm classification
• Retain commercial invoices showing exact weight per square meter to prevent undervaluation claims