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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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