Black Dyed 16 oz Cotton Duck Fabric for Awnings from Japan
This 16 oz (approximately 543 g/m²) plain weave cotton duck fabric, dyed black and containing more than 85% cotton, falls under HTS 5209.31.60.90 for dyed plain weave duck (219). Designed for outdoor awnings and canopies, it offers high tear strength and weather resistance. The classification is based on its weight, weave, and cotton purity per Chapter 52 notes.
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
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'duck (219)' and measured weight to comply with US note formulas for yarn number and fabric density
• Test for cotton content via AATCC methods; blends over 15% non-cotton trigger reclassification