Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Drill Duck Fabric
This is a dyed woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing more than 200 g/m², classified as duck except plain weave due to its 3-thread twill structure. It is commonly used for durable workwear and upholstery. The HTS 5209.39.00.60 specifies dyed duck fabrics of this type, excluding plain weave.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain weave
Plain weave duck fabrics shift to 5209.31, as 5209.39 excludes plain weave per subheading note.
If cotton content under 85%
Fabrics with <85% cotton by weight fall under Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed fabrics.
If unbleached or bleached, not dyed
Undyed plain-woven or twill cottons over 200 g/m² classify in 5208, based on processing state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting dye process and weave type to avoid reclassification as plain weave
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note limitations
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