Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Drill Duck Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
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
• 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