Bleached Cotton Duck Plain Weave Fabric from Japan
Bleached cotton duck is a robust plain weave fabric with over 85% cotton content, weighing above 200 g/m², commonly used for tents and sails. The bleaching process lightens it to a uniform white shade without dyeing. It fits HTS 5209.21.00 precisely due to its weave, weight, and bleaching.
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
• Obtain government certification if claiming hand-loomed status for potential duty reductions
• Measure yarn number per US note formulas to confirm average classification metrics
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect weight declaration; use post-scouring weight