Bleached Cotton Duck Plain Weave Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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