Bleached Cotton Tarp Fabric from China
Heavy bleached cotton fabric for tarpaulins, >85% cotton and >200 g/m², providing weather-resistant base material. Falls under HTS 5209.29.00 as other bleached woven cottons, prior to any coating. Uniform bleaching enhances whiteness for visibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure no pre-applied coatings; pure fabric stays in 52, coated in 59
• Batch test for cotton purity to avoid blend misdeclaration
• For bulk rolls, specify linear meters per kg for yarn number calc