Navy Blue Heavy Cotton Duck for Sailcloth from China
Heavy plain weave duck fabric dyed navy blue, over 85% cotton by weight and exceeding 200 g/m², precisely matching HTS 5209.31.60.90 for dyed plain weave duck (219). Used in marine sailcloth applications for its rot resistance and high tensile strength. Tariff notes confirm classification based on weave exclusivity and average yarn number calculations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit fabric samples if requested by CBP to verify plain weave (no combinations per US note (b))
• Document removal of sizing for accurate weight measurement as per US note formulas