Printed Cotton Duck Tarp Fabric
Heavy printed cotton duck fabric, over 85% cotton and exceeding 200 g/m², featuring a non-plain weave structure typical of duck, classifiable in HTS 5209.59.00.60. Used primarily for manufacturing tarpaulins and covers due to its exceptional tear resistance and printed weatherproof patterns. Meets chapter notes for printed 'other fabrics' excluding plain weave.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached or bleached, not printed
Unprinted versions of the same heavy duck fabric classify under 5208 for unbleached/bleached, shifting from printed subheading 5209.
If imported as finished tarpaulin rather than bulk fabric
Completed tarpaulins or covers made from duck classify as made-up textile articles in Chapter 63, not raw woven fabrics.
If weave doesn't qualify as 'duck' per trade practice
Other non-plain weave printed fabrics not meeting duck specifications (e.g., standard twill) fall under the residual 5209.59.0090.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit commercial invoices specifying exact cotton percentage, fabric weight, and weave type to prevent reclassification
• Monitor U.S. cotton import quotas under additional notes, especially for staple length restrictions
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