Printed Cotton Duck Tarp Fabric from Japan
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.
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
• 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