Heavy Printed Cotton Duck for Truck Covers from Japan
Printed heavy cotton duck fabric >200 g/m², plain weave (219), ≥85% cotton designed for truck tarpaulin covers. The print includes logos or safety markings. Classified in HTS 5209.51.60.90 as printed 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
• Calculate average yarn number using US note (a) formulas to confirm not lighter subheadings
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics made-up articles to prevent Chapter 63 shift
• Obtain dyeing/printing certificates if colorfastness questioned by customs