Bleached 10 oz Cotton Duck Fabric from Mexico
This heavy-weight bleached cotton duck fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² with 100% cotton content, features a 3-thread twill weave rather than plain weave, classifying it under HTS 5209.29.00.60 as 'duck, except plain weave.' It is commonly used for durable applications like tents and sails due to its strength and breathability after 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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide bleaching process documentation and weave structure samples to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton fabrics; ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries