Artisan Printed Cotton Duck Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Artisanal printed cotton duck with plain weave (219), weight >200 g/m², over 85% cotton for furniture upholstery. Features hand-printed motifs. HTS 5209.51.60.90 due to printed heavy cotton plain weave duck.
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
• Distinguish from certified hand-loomed (5208) with power-loom production proof
• Ensure selvage excluded from weave analysis per US note (b)
• File for binding ruling if custom prints risk 'impregnated' classification