Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Drill Duck Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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