Printed Cotton Sateen Duck Fabric for Tents from Japan
A durable printed cotton sateen fabric over 85% cotton and >200 g/m², with twill-derived sateen weave for outdoor gear like tents. Classified under HTS 5209.59.00.25 due to its heavy weight, printing, and non-denim twill sateen structure per subheading notes. Ideal for rugged applications requiring water-resistant prints.
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
• Submit grammage certificates showing >200 g/m² and fiber analysis for cotton purity to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Document printing method (e.g
• reactive dyes) and weave type to confirm not plain or jacquard, per US note (b)
• Check for anti-dumping duties on heavy cotton fabrics from specific origins like India or China