Bleached Heavy-Duty Poly-Cotton Duck Sailcloth from Japan
This 65% cotton / 35% polyester duck fabric, bleached and weighing 320 g/m², uses a broken twill duck weave excluding plain. Classified in HTS 5211.20.29.60 for its <85% cotton with MMF mix, heavy weight, bleached finish, and duck structure as defined in subheading notes. Used in marine sailcloth applications.
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
• Provide weave diagrams confirming 3/4-thread twill or broken twill to distinguish from plain weave (5211.20.29.00)
• Ensure MMF content labeling complies with FTC rules; blends must specify percentages accurately
• Avoid bulk packing misclassification; retail-ready rolls may need different statistical suffixes